Nioh

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. AzureYukiPoo
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Initially, told that it is a Dark Souls clone but played it and can say it is a game on its own. Wow such difficult yet fun game. Love the incorporation of Japanese folk lore in the game along with some dashes of Japanese history. If you wanna learn about Japan, play this game. Or try making your character look like kenshin himura. A potential nominee for GOTY 2017
  2. Wulgard
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    absolutely fantastic game. This is a really fast pace dark souls type of games with really good music, graphics are gorgeous and the game play is really solid. i recommend this game.
  3. Kakarot26
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Games with combat as fast paced as this tend to be a bit messy if not a lot, but Nioh´s battle system is also extremely precise and slick. Add to that an infinite amount of options, weapons, abilities, stances, items, that blend together perfectly and relate wonderfully to enemies and level design, and you have videogame action nirvana.

    The challenge it presents is also a very strong    Games with combat as fast paced as this tend to be a bit messy if not a lot, but Nioh´s battle system is also extremely precise and slick. Add to that an infinite amount of options, weapons, abilities, stances, items, that blend together perfectly and relate wonderfully to enemies and level design, and you have videogame action nirvana.

    The challenge it presents is also a very strong point. I´m honestly tired of games where it is almost impossible to get killed. Here you will die time after time, but if you play smart, focus and use al of your resources, you will get through every challenge you are presented with, and it will be most satisfying. That´s what videogames should be all about in the end.

    Gameplay mechanics are the soul of this game, but other aspects such as graphics, sound effects or character design are also at a very high level. I have completed 5 missions of this game so far, and if this keeps up, it´s flawless.    … Expand
  4. Chowda
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I have played through 2+ times......finished all missions.....platinum'd it.....finished both title lists...which includes beating each boss 5 times and beating each boss and not getting hit.....went on random missions and got into the top 15 of my clan ranking....maxed my proficiency in all weapons....fiddled around with a barehanded build....

    I don't want to go overboard but this    I have played through 2+ times......finished all missions.....platinum'd it.....finished both title lists...which includes beating each boss 5 times and beating each boss and not getting hit.....went on random missions and got into the top 15 of my clan ranking....maxed my proficiency in all weapons....fiddled around with a barehanded build....

    I don't want to go overboard but this might be the greatest game I have ever played.

    For most games, I get to the end and just want it to be over....I was disappointed when this game ended. So I played it again....and was disappointed again when I finished it a second time.

    I have played 250+ hours of this game and still want more.....I don't think there is a greater compliment than that.    … Expand
  5. Wombats123
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Nioh is a fresh new mix of older titles, that brings many new things to the table, with an amazingly well done and polished combat system, a diablo-esque loot system, and enough things to keep you interested. Although the story isn't to die for, Nioh makes up for it with the fantastic game-play.
  6. gitgudskrub
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    Nioh is a great game. It has great bosses, great enemies, interesting Japanese mythology, and some of the best combat system I've ever had the pleasure of using. It's an absolute blast to play, and I'd say it's my favorite game of 2017 so far. The only things that hold the game back from a 9/10 or 10/10 are: 1.) Finding health packs. You can only carry 8 of them, you can't buy them, andNioh is a great game. It has great bosses, great enemies, interesting Japanese mythology, and some of the best combat system I've ever had the pleasure of using. It's an absolute blast to play, and I'd say it's my favorite game of 2017 so far. The only things that hold the game back from a 9/10 or 10/10 are: 1.) Finding health packs. You can only carry 8 of them, you can't buy them, and they aren't that common. So if you run out, you have to grind for more. 2.) The mission system. This one isn't a big problem, but it should've been one open connected world like in dark souls or bloodborne. Still a fantastic game.… Expand
  7. DMcGee2288
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    WOW! I was pleasantly surprised with this game. At first, there's a sharp learning curve. I imagine this curve is much deeper and harder to turn with if you are more of a casual gamer. I won't lie: it's not as hard as everyone says it is, but you have to get past this curve first. When I first started this game and I was going through the first region, I was deeply frustrated with the gameWOW! I was pleasantly surprised with this game. At first, there's a sharp learning curve. I imagine this curve is much deeper and harder to turn with if you are more of a casual gamer. I won't lie: it's not as hard as everyone says it is, but you have to get past this curve first. When I first started this game and I was going through the first region, I was deeply frustrated with the game and considered putting it down many times. I'm glad that I didn't. This game is a 9.5 in my books, so I rounded it up to a 10 considering it's my current GOTY.

    People are constantly comparing this game to dark souls and Bloodborne. Honestly, it's nothing like the games From Software had to offer. The basic "health bar, magic bar, stamina bar" and premises to the combat system are where the similarities end. Some may argue these are big similarities. However, when only 10% of the games' traits could be considerable as alike in some way, form or fashion, I would venture to say that other 90% makes the two types very much apart from one another. There are a list of ways why they are different, but it's a good thing that they are. This game is in the same genre, sure, but there are a number of distinctions that set it apart from games made by From Software. Nioh is amazing. It has gameplay that is very unique and a combat system that leaves one begging for more once they've got the hang of it.    … Expand
  8. kingofkoopas
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    I think people are praising this game too much. I think it's because they are sick of Dark Souls. Although Ashes of Ariandel was pretty lame, the Souls series is as strong as ever. Nioh is great fun, but that's all it is, great fun. This is not a deep technical game with a learning curve on combat. The learning curve is on figuring out how to work out the menus and customization of itemsI think people are praising this game too much. I think it's because they are sick of Dark Souls. Although Ashes of Ariandel was pretty lame, the Souls series is as strong as ever. Nioh is great fun, but that's all it is, great fun. This is not a deep technical game with a learning curve on combat. The learning curve is on figuring out how to work out the menus and customization of items and gear. This is no Dark Souls, and certainly no Ninja Gaiden either. It might look like it and at times play like it, but its similarities are only skin deep. I am still playing it after beating the last boss on a total of 75 hours. Did I get my moneys worth? Absolutely! Would I recommend it to everyone? Yes to that as well. I did this entire game without Playstation Plus, so no summons for help. I am not sure if you can summon NPCs like you can in Dark Souls. If there is, I never bothered to try. The retards claiming that this game is a masterpiece are players of average level, and people of limited understanding.

    This is a fine game however, it has a great loot system and a really fun magic system. The weapons and armor pieces are great too. Other nice things that can be said about Nioh is that it has great characters, real Japanese men, and not just because they were real people, but because they were red pilled men, not the emasculated weak men of today. I am still playing it at the moment. I am doing the hard missions that are unlocked once you beat the final boss. But I cannot help the feeling of disappointment that I have been getting lately.

    This game game is too easy. Unless you are an average player, you really should not think of Nioh as a challenging game. This has nothing to do with having played Dark Souls or any other game. I wish people stopped regurgitating the same crap about how playing Dark Souls is what makes Nioh seem easier to the very few who claim it is. I have a total of 700 hours on Dark Souls 1-3. When I went through the third one, I was more than familiar with the playing system, but I never found myself cheesing through mobs, or defeating bosses in first attempts with absolutely no summons at all. Nioh's main problem with difficulty comes with the mobs, aside from the Tengu enemy, everything else is a complete joke. A punching bag for you to stab or run circles around on. The mobs are small too, they really should not even be called mobs. It's extremely rare to fight more than 2 enemies at once. Once in a while you can fight 3 enemies at once. And Once in a blue moon you fight more than that. Their movements are telegraphed from a mile away too. From the first hour to the last you are going to be fighting the same damn red ogres over and over and over and over again. Will they do different attacks? Maybe one or two, but mostly they just have a bigger health pool and do more damage. You will fight lots and lots of skull samurai......They swing their blade twice and ask you to kill them after they miss their swings 99 times out of 100. I beat about 6-10 bosses on my first attempt. I am not gloating here, this is not a game to gloat over about. This game is not Ninja Gaiden hard.

    This is a really fun game that I am enjoying, but putting it on Dark Souls ground is a bald faced lie.    … Expand
  9. MAFIAxMaverick
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best surprises of the last few years. When I started Nioh I had that same feeling I had when I impulse bought Demon's Souls. "How could they only have two copies of this game on launch day?! This is amazing." It truly is amazing. I've poured about 100 hours into it so far and beaten NG+ (Way of the Strong).

    It's the best mix of Ninja Giaden, SoulsBorne gameplay, and Diablo's loot system (I swear I thought of this before I read an official review say the same thing). Combat is fast, tactical, and fun. It can get a bit repetitive, but enemies have enough of a variety of different moves that it's not the same move every time.

    Even with Onmyo Magic making things easier in the NG+, I still find myself messing up a combo or misreading an enemy's combo and find myself dead. The multiplayer mechanic, as it is now, is unique. I'm looking forward to when full PvP is implemented. This is truly a return to form for Team Ninja. My only gripe is that the story is a bit convoluted and became an afterthought in the middle. I picked up caring about it toward the end when I actually understood what was going on. On the same note, bosses were a bit hit or miss. Some were just too easy to figure out the first time you fought them.    … Expand
  10. Klotz
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    PRO:
    -Very cool Combat Mechanics
    -Extensive Skill system -Charakter Customisation NEUTRAL: -Sound and Soundtrack -Story -Crafting -Atmosphere -NPCs -Balancing CON: -Enemy Variety -Level Variety -Backtracking (in Side missions) -The quality and amount of loot -time spend in menus Tldr:Combat and Customisation even better than Dark Souls, Level/Enemy design and    PRO:
    -Very cool Combat Mechanics
    -Extensive Skill system
    -Charakter Customisation

    NEUTRAL:
    -Sound and Soundtrack
    -Story
    -Crafting
    -Atmosphere
    -NPCs
    -Balancing

    CON:
    -Enemy Variety
    -Level Variety
    -Backtracking (in Side missions)
    -The quality and amount of loot
    -time spend in menus
    Tldr:Combat and Customisation even better than Dark Souls, Level/Enemy design and Atmosphere is lacking.    … Expand
  11. WiskeyJack
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    So far it is filling the Dark Souls ich quite nicely. I don't like how you have to chi blast when you use stam, I find this awkward after getting used to how dark souls did it throughout the series. but I am sure I will get used to it.
  12. antonchigur
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    It's a good game. The world is real nice looking, classic samurai feel to it. It's kind of like a cross between Souls and Ninja Gaiden with sort of a Diablo 2 sort of loot grind at the end, which is really cool. This game came as a surprise too, wasn't expecting to purchase it but after watching some videos on it I had to give it a go. Really good game, not sure how much longevity itIt's a good game. The world is real nice looking, classic samurai feel to it. It's kind of like a cross between Souls and Ninja Gaiden with sort of a Diablo 2 sort of loot grind at the end, which is really cool. This game came as a surprise too, wasn't expecting to purchase it but after watching some videos on it I had to give it a go. Really good game, not sure how much longevity it has. Hopefully the PvP spices things up a lot!… Expand
  13. KuBr0
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    I'm a fan of bloodsouls games and I simply love NioH even more than I loved going from dark souls to bloodborne. This game is extremely deep, has a very challenging, but yet natural way of controlling the combat (changing stances mid combo ect.) and I simply can't get enough of it. I already completed more than 100 coop missions and you really can see the difference between ppl which areI'm a fan of bloodsouls games and I simply love NioH even more than I loved going from dark souls to bloodborne. This game is extremely deep, has a very challenging, but yet natural way of controlling the combat (changing stances mid combo ect.) and I simply can't get enough of it. I already completed more than 100 coop missions and you really can see the difference between ppl which are in full control of their character and between those, that just smash the buttons and use one stance, lel ;) What is good is, that the noobs slowly vanish as the time goes, but on the other hand, competition grows stronger as we're getting closer to PvP release ;) oh boy, can't wait ... what a game!!!… Expand
  14. Nel
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    Great fun challenging game, it is similar to the dark souls games if you are used to them. The game plays really well, and it is fun and enjoyable to play. The story is so so, but the gameplay is will make you come back.
  15. TheParrradox
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Loved the level designs, boss designs, the loot system, the co-op and the amazing gameplay. Music was a missed opportunity and could have been better. The main campaign got a little too easy near the end (despite the high level requirements). However, the twilight missions and post game content is difficult enough to keep any hardcore gamer occupied. The game is huge as well. Ton's ofLoved the level designs, boss designs, the loot system, the co-op and the amazing gameplay. Music was a missed opportunity and could have been better. The main campaign got a little too easy near the end (despite the high level requirements). However, the twilight missions and post game content is difficult enough to keep any hardcore gamer occupied. The game is huge as well. Ton's of content to keep you occupied for days or weeks.… Expand
  16. mikepatyaev
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    that nearly every review you see is comparing it to Dark Souls/Bloodborne, tells you something. While not quite on the same level, Nioh is an incredibly well done game with countless hours of gameplay, excellent graphics, smooth mechanics, difficulty that isn't unfair, and coop/pvp
  17. karson
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    I am a fan of the Soulsborne series and have played all of them. It's easy to say that Nioh IS another Dark Souls game, however, it is NOT a Dark Souls clone. Nioh is unique on its own with the combat system, theme, looting, etc, but it is also HARD. I definitely enjoyed the game very much and would recommend it over Dark Souls 3, but Bloodborne is still the better game.
  18. vampyren
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    In 2 words: Holy cow!
    This game is just that great, after spending hundred hours on Dark soul3 +DLC first on PS4 and then on PC and finishing that game i went for Nioh and at first i thought it would be rip of but the more i played the more i loved this game. There is a depth into this game. All the customization i could make to play the style i liked. There are so many weapon choices and    In 2 words: Holy cow!
    This game is just that great, after spending hundred hours on Dark soul3 +DLC first on PS4 and then on PC and finishing that game i went for Nioh and at first i thought it would be rip of but the more i played the more i loved this game. There is a depth into this game. All the customization i could make to play the style i liked. There are so many weapon choices and it all feels very fluid and most importantly FUN. I feel like a real ninja playing this game which gives me a tingly feeling in my stomach.
    There are very few games that come close to this perfect game. I finished the game at level 127 which i think it higher then most people. I like to do every single side quest and enjoy the game and not rush through it. I think i must have spend atleast 140h or so on this game and i want to continue playing for a NG+.
    I badly like to start with Zelda which i have been saving or i would for sure go for a NG+.
    If you have not played it i really recommend this game, its not something you want to miss if you own a PS4.    … Expand
  19. Voopydoopy
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    The RPG mechanics are absolutely unnecessary, the story sucks, but the combat is some of the best combat in any game ever. In other words Nioh is an extremely good action game but also a bad RPG.
  20. KDFukuyama
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    As a Bloodborne Fan, I really like Nioh.
    In many ways it's like Bloodborne but with a lot of uniqueness.
    STORY: A PLUS for the Mix of Japanese Feudal history and Japanese Folklore. The story of the Main character could be a little better, yet, it's entertaining. 8/10 GAMEPLAY: It's the Strongest Point of the Game. It's Challenging, Unforgiven, Methodical, but the most important,    As a Bloodborne Fan, I really like Nioh.
    In many ways it's like Bloodborne but with a lot of uniqueness.

    STORY: A PLUS for the Mix of Japanese Feudal history and Japanese Folklore. The story of the Main character could be a little better, yet, it's entertaining. 8/10

    GAMEPLAY: It's the Strongest Point of the Game. It's Challenging, Unforgiven, Methodical, but the most important, it's FAIR. It did the Souls Games homework! The KI-Pulse system (fast stamina regeneration) is annoying at beginning, but after you learn to use it, the game clicks and becomes very enjoyable! The variety of Weapons and Armours together with Armour and Weapon Forging, Fusing and Visual Changing is a fresh addition to the Souls Formula. 10/10

    GRAPHIC: Not the best looking game ever, but there are beautiful places with mix of Fields, Castles, Caves in Night, Day, Rain conditions is very pleasant. The level design is carefully crafted. Also, you can choose between Better Graphics, Better FPS or Mix of both. For a fast game like this which precision is necessary, it's really a welcome feature. Any game could have this option. 9/10

    MUSIC AND SOUND: Very nice mix of Japanese Old and New Style musics. It could have more variations and sometimes it becomes repetitive, but nothing that bothers while you're playing. The sound effect is also good, and the concept of using Japanese actors/actress for Japanese voice is perfect. 9/10

    CONCLUSION: A must have for any Souls Games Fan or People who likes challenges. 9/10    … Expand
  21. Muffin-Reviews
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Nioh review: Where can I start with this game and why you should go and buy it. If you're a fan of SoulBorne or just looking for a good RPG to have a good fun challenge, this is it! Nioh has a very fantastic setting in the game that takes place in Primarily in Japan. Nioh has an incredible story you meet a lot of Japanese Shoguns in the year 1600. One of my favorite things about this gameNioh review: Where can I start with this game and why you should go and buy it. If you're a fan of SoulBorne or just looking for a good RPG to have a good fun challenge, this is it! Nioh has a very fantastic setting in the game that takes place in Primarily in Japan. Nioh has an incredible story you meet a lot of Japanese Shoguns in the year 1600. One of my favorite things about this game is the different enemies and bosses and just how original they are in every way. I will iterate on the bosses. This game is so great with these bosses that they are probably one of the best and most original I've ever seen on any PS4 game so far. The combat is faster than the SoulBorne games, and the player has three forms they can use in interchange during combat so it would not be stale. In conclusion, this game is one of the best games I've played on the PS4.… Expand
  22. BURRAK
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    If We compare NIOH with Dark soul 3 and Bloodborne then Score of NIOH is 0 and we want to play Ninja Gaiden types games then Score of NIOH is 7.Dark soul3 and bloodborne both are outstanding games
  23. Ledge_Pls
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Absolutely refreshing, engagingly satisfying and challenging combat that keeps you clamoring for more the more hours you play and the more you hone your skills. The setting is 10/10 with a very charming, enchanting and sometimes very dark mix of Japan's folklore and history to create a believable and memorable romp through feudal Japan with nothing but your blade and your swordman's spiritAbsolutely refreshing, engagingly satisfying and challenging combat that keeps you clamoring for more the more hours you play and the more you hone your skills. The setting is 10/10 with a very charming, enchanting and sometimes very dark mix of Japan's folklore and history to create a believable and memorable romp through feudal Japan with nothing but your blade and your swordman's spirit to guide you......the dangerous and visceral world of Nioh is one of technical combat with Japan's best weapons, nightmares and fantasies all rolled into a supremely satisfying package.

    It's rarity/RNG based gear system and Japanese setting make for a refreshingly new take on the souls-like formula that will leave you wanting more. Although it's repeated enemy designs and a few certain peculiar mechanics at times do take some of the shine off of an otherwise very well thought out and executed title, its no so much that it comes close to being a deal breaker on purchasing this game........especially if you're a fan of the Soulsbonre, or Ninja Gaiden series which would make this a must buy no questions asked.    … Expand
  24. VsAssassin
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Nioh is the hit that came as a no surprise. The aspects that make it great are seemingly borrowed from a certain game (a game that's also celebrated), but what makes Nioh greater are the things that it adds to the core gameplay. It's criminal and a disservice to say it's just a clone of that certain game, because it isn't.

    If you've played hack and slash classics such as Onimusha and    Nioh is the hit that came as a no surprise. The aspects that make it great are seemingly borrowed from a certain game (a game that's also celebrated), but what makes Nioh greater are the things that it adds to the core gameplay. It's criminal and a disservice to say it's just a clone of that certain game, because it isn't.

    If you've played hack and slash classics such as Onimusha and Ninja Gaiden, Nioh is right up at your alley and more. And more, I say, because every facet of Nioh teems with personality, that, overwhelming as a whole at first, will grab you by the hands and command you to keep playing.

    Outside gameplay, Nioh gives you the option to choose between enjoying the game with a steady frame rate and looking at improved visuals--which may enhance your gaming experience depending on your preference. Although these options send a confusing message (because console games don't really give such options until this generation), they are more than welcome in Nioh and other games moving forward.

    The only flaw I can think of and that I can pin on Nioh, and this being a personal one, would be the challenging (Japanese) given names that you need to memorize in order to have a fuller grasp of the main narrative. I have nothing against the Japanese culture; in fact, I love their culture--though I am not a (weeabo?)--but the number of characters at play is quite many, that as you go further into the game, you'd find yourself either looking into the character dossier to keep up with the story, or completely ignore who's who and enjoy whatever amount of narrative morsels you have of Nioh.

    Overall, Nioh is a solid game deserving of the 9s and 10s critics gave it. The post-release content it will receive (PVP is among them) will only add to the already sumptuous experience that is Nioh. Get it now!    … Expand
  25. Ragerover
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Fans of Bloodborne and other From Software games will likely enjoy Nioh as it has a great deal in common with the formula of these games. It however, also does many things differently.

    Nioh features talent trees focused on 5 weapon types, ninjutsu, and onmyo magic which skill points can be allocated to based on stats and weapon usage. This means that you can specialize in specific    Fans of Bloodborne and other From Software games will likely enjoy Nioh as it has a great deal in common with the formula of these games. It however, also does many things differently.

    Nioh features talent trees focused on 5 weapon types, ninjutsu, and onmyo magic which skill points can be allocated to based on stats and weapon usage. This means that you can specialize in specific weapon types and cater your build towards your playstyle. I personally focused on strength and played the game using Axes to smash my enemies.

    Another major difference from From games is in the loot system. Nioh has a Diablo-esque loot system where weapons and gear drop from enemies with random bonuses and rarity levels. These items can be upgraded and the bonuses rerolled at the Blacksmith to help reduce RNG. However, the cost of doing this and frequency of gear drops means its almost always better to just wait for better drops. I enjoyed this system but many others hate the bulk of useless items you get.

    The biggest difference and strength of Nioh is the combat. Combat is fluid and skill based with dodging, ki management through timed ki pulses, and blocking. The better you get at the game the more the difficulty plummets as you take advantage of many game breaking abilities. Magic in particular has an ability Sloth that slows down enemy movement and attacks including bosses. This often trivializes some encounters, but it is your choice to use such abilities.

    The story of Nioh is about William Adams, an Irish pirate who goes to Japan to retrieve his stolen spirit guardian. He gets caught up in the machinations of Tokugawa Ieyasu and ehlps unify Japan through historical events such as the battle of Sekigahara. The game has many historically accurate events and characters with some creative license taken as the game contains demons and undead monsters. Overall, the story was interesting but easily ignorable and confusing for those unfamiliar with Japanese history.

    The biggest negative factor of Nioh is the enemy variety and level design. By the third of 6 regions in the game you have fought basically every new enemy you will encounter. Levels are filled with the same enemy Yokai and zombies and it will often get boring doing levels. The bosses however are really good and for the most part unique. Boss fights are where the game truly shines. Levels often feel samey as many feature typical Japanese village settings and mountain caves. Some areas like the Ninja mansion are visually interesting however.

    In conclusion, Nioh is a fast paced and fluid game from Team Ninja that is a definite must for those who enjoy games such as Bloodborne or who are interested in Japanese history and mythology. The game features a gameplay mode that locks the frame rate at 60 fps at the cost of resolution and this helps the game maintain its fast paced and fluid combat. PVP is being added in April and there are 3 planned DLC story packs that will hopefully add much more enemy variety.    … Expand
  26. jeremydecola
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Just finished Nioh's main campaign, started New Game+ and after a little over 60 hours of pure enjoyment, I must say, this game's combat mechanics bring a depth unlike anything you would expect from a soulsborne-esque game. The reason for that being that this is NOT a soulsborne game. Replay value is tremendous. Graphics, although dated, are nice to look at. The game can be frustrating atJust finished Nioh's main campaign, started New Game+ and after a little over 60 hours of pure enjoyment, I must say, this game's combat mechanics bring a depth unlike anything you would expect from a soulsborne-esque game. The reason for that being that this is NOT a soulsborne game. Replay value is tremendous. Graphics, although dated, are nice to look at. The game can be frustrating at first but never disheartening; never did I actually feel like giving up. Customization is nearly endless and content is plentiful. The game's soundtrack meshes very well with each scene, adding to the ominous yet epic events that unfold. This is a very memorable game indeed. If you have a PS4, I suggest picking this game up. You won't regret it!… Expand
  27. houyi111
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    platinumed the game and had a lots of fun... it has a few basic mechanisms as souls series but also unique in many ways. the major problem i have with this game is how unbalanced it is... too many oped spells and cheap ways to beat the bosses...i think the level design, the enemy variety and the boss design are a little lacking... the gameplay, however, is very very good and feels betterplatinumed the game and had a lots of fun... it has a few basic mechanisms as souls series but also unique in many ways. the major problem i have with this game is how unbalanced it is... too many oped spells and cheap ways to beat the bosses...i think the level design, the enemy variety and the boss design are a little lacking... the gameplay, however, is very very good and feels better than souls imo. it is a solid game and could be 9 or 10 out of 10 for a lot of people, but after finished the game i have no desire to replay it for some reasons...i feel the game has its moment but also very grindy and repetitive, so it is a 8 for me.....… Expand
  28. josei1985
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    Maravilloso y difícil juego. No he probado aún ninguno de From Software pero se le compara con ellos. Es un juego ciertamente complicado hasta entrada la mitad de la historia, a partir de ahí los jefes finales son bastante más asequibles y necesitarás menos intentos, incluso si vas con tiento los podrás matar a la primera.
    Es ciertamente adictivo. Aunque te desanimarás, no dejarás de    Maravilloso y difícil juego. No he probado aún ninguno de From Software pero se le compara con ellos. Es un juego ciertamente complicado hasta entrada la mitad de la historia, a partir de ahí los jefes finales son bastante más asequibles y necesitarás menos intentos, incluso si vas con tiento los podrás matar a la primera.
    Es ciertamente adictivo. Aunque te desanimarás, no dejarás de intentar acabar con ese maldito jefe final. Qué más se puede pedir de un juego de elevada dificultad que te mina la moral pero que no puedes dejar de jugar y que te acelerará las pulsaciones cuando ves que la vida del enemigo se acerca a su final. La sensación de acabar con un boss que parecía intocable es indescriptible en este videojuego.

    Sistema de combate revolucionario y muy profundo. Contamos con tres posturas, alta, media y baja cada una con sus pro y contra. Tenemos varias armas (katana, katana doble, lanza, kurasigama o como se diga, martillo y hacha. Según el arma que tengamos, las habilidades que hayamos desbloqueado y la postura que tengamos, nuestros combos serán distintos. Creo que actualmente no hay un juego con este tipo de combate. Toda una sorpresa y un acierto. Mi consejo, aunque empecé el juego con una kusarigama y un hacha lo he terminado con una lanza con elemento de rayo y luego otra con fuego en postura media, y la verdad es que combinamos algo de la velocidad de las katanas y kusarigama con la potencia de ataque de un hacha o martillo, más poderosos pero excesivamente lentos para utilizarlos contra jefes.

    Gráficamente no es un portento. Pero lo bueno es que te deja elegir entre mejora gráfica y 30fps o 60fps con menor detalle (modo acción) y la verdad es que esos 60fps le sientan al juego y especialmente al combate como anillo al dedo.
    Otra cosa buena es que permite personalizar armadura y armas. Podemos tener una determinada pieza del equipo con sus características y defensa pero el juego nos permite, mediante oro del juego, cambiarle el aspecto por otro que nos guste más.

    Por qué un 8? Bueno, en realidad le pondría un 8,5. Lo cierto es que tal vez se hace un poco repetitivo hasta llegar a los bosses ya que los enemigos, aunque variados (bestias o humanos), siempre son los mismos y ya te conoces sus mecánicas (lo que no evita que si te despistas te maten o te dejen tiritando- y ojo, si te matan, para recuperar la amrita deberás ir exactamente donde acabaron contigo). Las secundarias realmente no aportan nada más allá de ser un recurso para conseguir más amrita para subir el nivel del personaje, por lo demás, reciclan el escenario de las misiones principales.
    El juego va elevando sin mucho sentido el nivel requerido para las misiones aunque realmente no influye ya que la última del juego tenía unos 30 niveles menos. Creo que lo que determina el nivel no es tanto el boss final sino el daño que los enemigos con los que nos crucemos nos ocasionen así como posibles trampas a lo largo de ese escenario o que te tengas que enfrentar a varios a la vez.

    En definitiva, exclusivo que todo aquel que tenga una ps4 debería jugar. Supone un reto, tómatelo con calma, no vayas a lo loco especialmente con los jefes finales. Y sobretodo: cuando hayas cogido la mecánica de sus combos asegúrate de contar con todos los elixires de vida que puedas, de piedras espirituales para activar el arma viva (aunque matando a los otros enemigos también se va cargando) y las armas con mejores multiplicadores de ataque con algún elemento como fuego, rayo, agua.. Y darles donde más les duela :D
    Que lo distruten y sufran.    … Expand
  29. crawft
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    If you call yourself a gamer, buy this game. This is the best adventure game for PS4 so far (I admit that I did not play The Witcher 3). From Castlevania, to Demons' Souls, now to Ni-Oh, a game that borrows from Dark Souls, but surpasses it with original content/freshness. As others have said here, this game is worth it's cost --and more considering games often do not have this muchIf you call yourself a gamer, buy this game. This is the best adventure game for PS4 so far (I admit that I did not play The Witcher 3). From Castlevania, to Demons' Souls, now to Ni-Oh, a game that borrows from Dark Souls, but surpasses it with original content/freshness. As others have said here, this game is worth it's cost --and more considering games often do not have this much quality content nowadays. Truly a gem for the traditional console player who prefers blades/melee over insipid FPS titles. Do not miss this.… Expand
  30. ItsAllOgre5
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    A very good game that kind of loses steam due to dragging on too long. I like the combat system even though there is very little variety of enemies, who all have predictable AI, especially the big red demons that slash their swords wildly. There isn't much music, but what's there is good. I like the level design, even though it can be a bit confusing at times. Some of the side missions areA very good game that kind of loses steam due to dragging on too long. I like the combat system even though there is very little variety of enemies, who all have predictable AI, especially the big red demons that slash their swords wildly. There isn't much music, but what's there is good. I like the level design, even though it can be a bit confusing at times. Some of the side missions are annoying, especially the two last ones. Even with these issues, I would still recommend this game to anyone who likes killing monsters and exploring its very interesting setting of Civil War Japan. It's like Souls, but with better combat.… Expand
  31. Obby360
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    It is undeniable how much it was influence by Dark Souls, but this game stands on it's own.
    Borrowing the best of two words, Nioh is a refreshing take on a difficult style game. If you've played Bloodborne or Demon Souls or the Dark Souls trilogy- you will love it, because it is just as difficult ( maybe a bit more in some areas) and the rewards are just as ripe.
    The atmosphere is    It is undeniable how much it was influence by Dark Souls, but this game stands on it's own.
    Borrowing the best of two words, Nioh is a refreshing take on a difficult style game. If you've played Bloodborne or Demon Souls or the Dark Souls trilogy- you will love it, because it is just as difficult ( maybe a bit more in some areas) and the rewards are just as ripe.
    The atmosphere is intense, encouraging exploration, the enemies are intelligent and original creations.
    This brings me to the bosses where, in my opinion, might be it's greatest asset and at the same time an incredibly diverse set of creatures. From Fiends to Humanoids to Demons to Water Blobs, Nioh has them all and each one of them is different, each one of them demands a completely different set of armor and weapon stance to fully be in control of said battle.

    Worth the buy for sure, I have spent dozens of hours exploring and progressing through the main quest and I am still not half way there.

    It might be the next generation of Action RPG now that Dark Souls is coming to an epic conclusion of its Saga.    … Expand
  32. jxlyc4n
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    There's a few enemy variations, but the action in this game is too fun to pass up. If you are a fan of Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden this game might be right up your alley. 5 Weapons to master, Ninjutsu and magic called Onmyo to help you out. I had a lot of fun with the game and it took me maybe like 2 days to complete main game and the side quests. Now all that's left is the extra end gameThere's a few enemy variations, but the action in this game is too fun to pass up. If you are a fan of Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden this game might be right up your alley. 5 Weapons to master, Ninjutsu and magic called Onmyo to help you out. I had a lot of fun with the game and it took me maybe like 2 days to complete main game and the side quests. Now all that's left is the extra end game content to fully complete.… Expand
  33. Carter478
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    For anyone who loved Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series this is one not to pass up. It takes the same concept and puts it in an old day Japan, mixed with demons, magic, and awesome boss battles I highly recommend it for anyone who loves the idea.
  34. NinoEthan
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    KOEI Tecmo and Team Ninja are able to bring a brave product: the influences of the creators of Ninja Gaiden you see and hear, but to create a slower pace and reasons where the study of our enemy or choosing the right moment to attack prove fundamentals.

    From the graphic point of view will not shine purely technical level, but the Japan brought by the development team is something    KOEI Tecmo and Team Ninja are able to bring a brave product: the influences of the creators of Ninja Gaiden you see and hear, but to create a slower pace and reasons where the study of our enemy or choosing the right moment to attack prove fundamentals.

    From the graphic point of view will not shine purely technical level, but the Japan brought by the development team is something beautiful that already for a few years I wanted to see in a video game.

    I enjoyed it a lot and I hope to see a sequel that can raise even more, perhaps with a storyline more interesting and excellent work with Nioh.

    https://playars.it/nioh-recensione/    … Expand
  35. LaLaLakers
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    I absolutely love this game. The combat is incredible. Brilliant in every way. Seriously, as gamers we are are blessed. Nioh, Zelda, Horizon, Nier. Poor PC/Xbox gamers.
  36. trendkill87
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    This game is fantastic! When I started playing my first thought was "If this is anything close to a Dark Souls experience I'll be happy!" But it's more in its own league. Nioh has much more dialogue and beautiful cut scenes with amazing art that really draws you into the story which stops you comparing it to other games and makes you enjoy it's unique style. I always like to try with anyThis game is fantastic! When I started playing my first thought was "If this is anything close to a Dark Souls experience I'll be happy!" But it's more in its own league. Nioh has much more dialogue and beautiful cut scenes with amazing art that really draws you into the story which stops you comparing it to other games and makes you enjoy it's unique style. I always like to try with any game I've enjoyed to try and pick out one criticism and with this game the only thing I didn't like was after the last main mission where the story seems to come to a conclusion there are then a few more side missions which I personally found tedious and no enjoyable but apart from that I loved the game. Definitely IMO harder than Dark Souls, but I'm glad if was as I really enjoyed the challenge.… Expand
  37. patatus
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    un hack and slash al estilo darh souls(dark souls no es hack and slash) que pasada!!! le doy un 8 por alguna experiencia personal y algún fallo pero por lo demás está genial la jugabilidad la ambientación el estilo artístico y los gráficos estos de sony y nintendo nos inchan a exclusivos de calidad haber si microsoft saca alguno
  38. Funposting
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Challenging, yet rewarding, Nioh will satisfy fans of the Souls series and newcomers alike. It's early in the year, yet I can safely assume that this will be the PS4's killer app of 2017.
  39. lukse
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Awesome Game! It should be at least a 89-90 score in my opinion. As a huge Dark Souls fan i have to admit that it's equal in some parts even better than it.
  40. OdoubleP
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Absolutely love this game. Very souls-esque, with a bit of ninja gaiden and a diablo-esque loot system. My favourite game of the year so far without a doubt. 10/10 ratings get thrown about in the user reviews far too often but this is one of those games that truly deserve it. Of course that 10/10 would be dependent on whether you enjoy games like these. It's an unforgiving game, much likeAbsolutely love this game. Very souls-esque, with a bit of ninja gaiden and a diablo-esque loot system. My favourite game of the year so far without a doubt. 10/10 ratings get thrown about in the user reviews far too often but this is one of those games that truly deserve it. Of course that 10/10 would be dependent on whether you enjoy games like these. It's an unforgiving game, much like the Souls series but if that is your type of game then you will absolutely love this. Pick it up, Thank you Team Ninja!… Expand
  41. mrpig
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Graphics: 8 some level is good, some so so
    Story: 8 Interesting
    Gameplay: 10 fun
    Cutscene 8 good
    Fun: 10 very fun

    Comment: A game for souls
  42. The_BlueRose
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Nioh takes direcly the Souls´ formula but the game knows how to shine by its own.

    The atmosphere, a combination of japanesse folklore and real facts that explains how these Yokai exist during the end of the Sengoku era, a dark period of Japan´s history, when war, anger and suffering were common. The strongest point of the game is the combat, quick, satisfying and with lots of    Nioh takes direcly the Souls´ formula but the game knows how to shine by its own.

    The atmosphere, a combination of japanesse folklore and real facts that explains how these Yokai exist during the end of the Sengoku era, a dark period of Japan´s history, when war, anger and suffering were common.

    The strongest point of the game is the combat, quick, satisfying and with lots of varieties, the fact that how the player learns alongside the character, fighting and learning new techniques that gives more posibilities when fighting gives a well constructed progression curve.

    The story is quite interesting, if you like this period you will understand it even better, an outsider in a strange land and his quest to recover his guardian spirit, meeting renown warriors with their own reasons to fight.

    Also the looting sistem has a big importance, having sets with unique perks that fit with diferent builds.

    Nioh has been a truly surprise, that has even surpass my expectations from the previous Alpha and Beta.

    The game has enough content to spend about 45-50 hours to finish, not including the NG+ features. We have to wait to see what´s more with Nioh, adding new free content like PVP and Boss Rush stages, plus the Season Pass with 3 DLCs    … Expand
  43. Coronado1984
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    A Dark Soul game type with a twist. Everything that the Souls series lack Nioh makes up for it. Game mechanics feel tighter, graphics are amazing, and the bosses are memorable. Only flaw I see is that they should of let players play the whole campaign with other players not just summons. Great game for a filler.
  44. moonquad
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Oyundan şöyle bahsetmek gerekirse samuraysınız ve size ait olanı kurtarmaya çalışıyorsunuz.Bunu neden kısa tuttum spoilers içerdiği için detaya girmedim.Şimdi gelelim grafiklere karakter çizimleri ve mimik hareketleri animasyonları oldukça güzel yapılmış.Müzikler ise menü dışında pek duyulmuyor ve müzikler çok kötü olmuş konmasa daha iyi olurmuş.Silah çeşitliliği oldukça zengin hatta fazlaOyundan şöyle bahsetmek gerekirse samuraysınız ve size ait olanı kurtarmaya çalışıyorsunuz.Bunu neden kısa tuttum spoilers içerdiği için detaya girmedim.Şimdi gelelim grafiklere karakter çizimleri ve mimik hareketleri animasyonları oldukça güzel yapılmış.Müzikler ise menü dışında pek duyulmuyor ve müzikler çok kötü olmuş konmasa daha iyi olurmuş.Silah çeşitliliği oldukça zengin hatta fazla bile diyebilirim.Bunun dışında oyun biraz bloodborne biraz darksouls dan alınmış özellikleri eklenmiş ve kendisine ait olarak çok farklı bir olay yok sadece skilleriniz var kullandığınız silaha göre skill açıyorsunuz ve kendiniz geliştiriyorsunuz.Bunun dışında online oyunlarda buff basma sistemi oyuna eklenmiş bunun dışında fazla bir yenilik bulunmuyor.Benim puan kırdığım yer silahlarınıza + basamıyorsunuz sadece silahı kullandıkça deneyimini artırıyorsunuz.Yan görevler sıkıcı ve sizi oynamaya zorluyor çünkü lvl kasmanız gerekiyor.Bunun dışında mekan tasarımları hep karanlık bu hoşuma hiç gitmedi beni rahatsız etti çünkü bir süre sonra kör olmuş gibi yolları görememeye başlıyorsunuz. Boss savaşları oldukça güzel kimi bosslar çok kolay kimisi zor oluyor ama sanki tüm bosslar hep aynı saldırıyor yapıyor gibi düşünüyorsunuz ve buna alışınca hepsi size kolay gelmeye başlıyor.Hikayesi güzel işlenmiş bir yapım ama daha iyi olabilirdi diye düşünüyorum. Alıp oynayabilirsiniz ve bloodborne da öldüğünüz kadar bu yapımda ölmeyeceksiniz. :)… Expand
  45. Sap-ete-10
    Mar 6, 2017
    5
    Don't get me wrong: Nioh is a pretty decent game with its own twist. The combat system is fluid and versatile. However there are some aspects, which pull it down to mediocrity compared to such pieces of art like Bloodborne and Dark Souls games (in particular first and third installments).

    1. No character customization - you play Geralt eh William for the whole time. For instance Dark    Don't get me wrong: Nioh is a pretty decent game with its own twist. The combat system is fluid and versatile. However there are some aspects, which pull it down to mediocrity compared to such pieces of art like Bloodborne and Dark Souls games (in particular first and third installments).

    1. No character customization - you play Geralt eh William for the whole time. For instance Dark Souls and Bloodborne offer more flexibility at this point.

    2. Level design. Well, I admit with the feudal Japan setting it's kinda impossible to create such an epic environment like it From Software does, but seriously: must 80% of levels look almost the same?

    3. Enemies. In each mission you fight literally the same enemy types over and over again. Only few things distinguish them from each other: HP amount and color/armor. And this after 10 years of development. Are you serious, Team Ninja?

    4. Bosses. They are strong and they are many, but they are nothing special compared to the creatures created by Miyazaki and Co. There is no emotions (like BB fight against German or DS3 fight against the Twin Princes) in this hack and slash frenzy, which are Nioh bossfights basically are. Above all they are also bugged as hell.

    5. The story. Nioh's story is flat like a wiener schnitzel without any lore.

    6. The weapons. The weapon variety is pretty poor: all you get are katanas, double katanas, axes, hammers, kusarigamas und three fire weapons, which have neither a unique design nor a unique moveset. Another point for Bloodborne and DS. Okay okay, you can unlock many additional weapon skills and Switch between the stances - but honestly how often do you switch between the stances and how do you manage to use every skill you unlock?

    7. Atmosphere. Not nearly as dense as in the Souls games.

    8. Grinding. As weapon scaling is almost absent you have to grind to level up and collect stronger weapons/armor to progress. Actually not a flaw but gets pretty boring as time goes by.

    9. Loot. To much of it and paired with sucky inventory system almost annoying.

    10. Multiplayer. It just plain sucks. I mean if you try to summon a cooperator you have to wait forever and ever and ever. Even in Bloodborne it worked much better. Also the way you can play with friends is nothing but embarassing and makes no sense. And I also miss the invaders.

    Disclaimer: My review is actually an answer to the fanboys putting Nioh above everything FromSoftware has ever created.    … Expand
  46. RAGZZSTER
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Love the fact its faster paced than dark souls. Game play reminds me of my all time favorite game bloodborne, just with a samurai twist. it has a unique storytelling method and fantastic game play elements. amazing game! definitely exceeded all expectations i had for it.
  47. amxtr
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Increible, el sistema de combate un espectaculo, ojala salga segunda parte pero con armas de otro lugar Europa o Africa, con la calidad que trabaja esta gente seguro les sale otra joya

    Aunque para los dlc pendientes me gustaria ver los nunchakus, los say y los tonfa, seria genial
  48. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 5, 2017
    8
    Nioh is a beautiful game with great history and good controls, this really is a true exclusive of one of the best consoles of this generation.

    Nioh is a great game which is forced to fail thanks to football games unfortunately, my note to this great exclusive is 8/10
  49. 1714742610
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Nioh and soul series is somewhat similar, but in the game and design is very different, he has their own unique charm, the background of the Japanese Warring States and straightforward fighting, the first half of the year the best game
  50. MrComrade
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It really is an amazing experience. I love the setting, the atmosphere, the characters, and it was a good challenge for me.
  51. PC-Master-Race
    Mar 4, 2017
    0
    Terrible and boring Souls clone game. Garbage cinematic tory, garbage gameplay, only 5 weapons? That is suyper lazy, stances are a gimmick that you will stop using after a while. The graphics are terriple, the fps is terrible, the soundtrack is garbage, very bad game. Don't buy this game, it is a waste of money. It also has diablo style loot, so after killing 1 or 2 enemies you areTerrible and boring Souls clone game. Garbage cinematic tory, garbage gameplay, only 5 weapons? That is suyper lazy, stances are a gimmick that you will stop using after a while. The graphics are terriple, the fps is terrible, the soundtrack is garbage, very bad game. Don't buy this game, it is a waste of money. It also has diablo style loot, so after killing 1 or 2 enemies you are spending time in your menu min-maxing all the time, who thought this is a good idea for an action rpg game? I want to play the game, not spend 50% of my time on the menu's.

    This game is a waste of money.    … Expand
  52. Fruitylemon11
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Its one of those your by yourself type games. Built for the solo player looking for challenging things that are some what balanced in allowing the player to approach the game with their own style. Customization is legit and plenty while game mechanics are acceptable. Lastly, games not for everybody its weird (grotesque), some satire (cats), and other strange developments (idk) but is aIts one of those your by yourself type games. Built for the solo player looking for challenging things that are some what balanced in allowing the player to approach the game with their own style. Customization is legit and plenty while game mechanics are acceptable. Lastly, games not for everybody its weird (grotesque), some satire (cats), and other strange developments (idk) but is a great purchase for hardcore players.… Expand
  53. nth11
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Ok so i'm about 7 or 8 main story bosses in, I am extremely satisfied with the combat system, the loot and the different variations in fighting styles. I love the fact that this game is no walk in the park too. The main story is not too special though, sometimes i find myself pondering whats going on during the cutscenes, this is just sometimes though. My only real dissatisfaction is theOk so i'm about 7 or 8 main story bosses in, I am extremely satisfied with the combat system, the loot and the different variations in fighting styles. I love the fact that this game is no walk in the park too. The main story is not too special though, sometimes i find myself pondering whats going on during the cutscenes, this is just sometimes though. My only real dissatisfaction is the recycled level designs for the side missions, which seem a bit uninspired and just quickly mashed up with a few random enemies. For me this game is solid, and would recommend to anyone. The bosses can be extremely tough though, and the game can be a bit of a grind too, but it feels good overall.… Expand
  54. psena5
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    Nioh is an optical illusion. From a distance it appears deep and vast and worthy of your time, but about fifteen hours in you'll be close enough to realize it was just a cleverly drawn 2d picture that only appeared to have a 3rd dimension.
  55. Kaseyn
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    I downloaded this game at full price because I just couldn't wait to play--that's something I never do, and this game has reminded me why. Based off of all the raving reviews, it's hard to believe that the critics and I were playing the same game. As for the user reviews, I think many people only played it for an hour or two before leaving a review--it does make a great first impression.I downloaded this game at full price because I just couldn't wait to play--that's something I never do, and this game has reminded me why. Based off of all the raving reviews, it's hard to believe that the critics and I were playing the same game. As for the user reviews, I think many people only played it for an hour or two before leaving a review--it does make a great first impression. The problem is, the magic wears off quickly.

    At first, the combat is a lot of fun and seems much deeper than it actually is. People are making a big deal about the stance system, but you'll quickly realize that it doesn't really add that much to the game, and you'll probably find yourself using only one, maybe two, stances most of the time.

    The biggest problem is that the game uses the same handful of enemies over and over....and over and over. It might switch out their weapon, or give them a special ability here and there, but that doesn't cure the tedium. Whatever challenge the game initially poses fades away pretty quickly--when you've already fought each enemy type 30-100 times when you've only reached the second region of the game, there just isn't a whole lot of incentive to keep playing. To make it worse, the environments are extremely dull and the level design is boring. Have fun with the side missions, by the way--they're mostly just recycled portions of the main mission levels, or recycled levels from prior side missions.

    Another reason the game gets dull is because there are only 6 (I might be forgetting one) different weapons to use. Sure, they come with endless variations of stat modifiers, but those don't affect the way the weapon is actually used. Compare that with the Souls games, where you'll have way more weapons than you can even try out, many of which have unique movesets--Nioh is definitely lacking in comparison.

    When I realized how bored I was about 10 hours into the game, I quit playing, went out and repurchased Dark Souls 3. I haven't been able to put it down since, despite having done multiple playthroughs before. If you're a Dark Souls fan expecting to get more of that type of experience with Nioh, well, lower your expectations..or better yet, just don't waste your money.    … Expand
  56. Domvik
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    The story is lacking any depth, the graphics are way beyond what we call standard today. The only area where this game is delivering is combat, but that is also ruined by subpar enemies and boss fights.
  57. GamergodsFail
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    Nioh has perhaps the deepest and most fluid combat system I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing in any video game. Combined with an epic narrative, a compelling musical score and incredible aesthetics makes this one of the greatest Action RPGs I've honestly ever played during the 70+ hours of addicting gameplay it has given to me.
  58. GalkovArtyom
    Mar 2, 2017
    8
    Nioh - action rpg с явными элементами слешера, которая очень схожа в боевой системе с Dark Souls но намного более комплекса и менее ,,честная,, если так можно сказать. В отличии от Dark Souls или Bloodborne противники в Nioh очень живучие, я и не говорю про боссов, что может вызвать некоторые трудности в освоении, но если вы приняли это, вас ожидает великолепная и крайне интересная боёвка.Nioh - action rpg с явными элементами слешера, которая очень схожа в боевой системе с Dark Souls но намного более комплекса и менее ,,честная,, если так можно сказать. В отличии от Dark Souls или Bloodborne противники в Nioh очень живучие, я и не говорю про боссов, что может вызвать некоторые трудности в освоении, но если вы приняли это, вас ожидает великолепная и крайне интересная боёвка.
    Минусы в игре как по мне следующие: однотипные сайд-квесты, визуальный дизайн и некоторые геймдизайнерские решения, но если вы готовы принять эти минусы - без сомнения приобретайте это игру, особенно если вы фанат Dark Souls и Bloodborne( лично от себя скажу что игры FromsoftWare мне более симпатично но Nioh тоже отличная action-rpg с уклоном на боёвку)    … Expand
  59. fabiobuchner
    Mar 2, 2017
    0
    Crap game, you feel like always doing the same job. Can't understand why people compare it to Darksouls series, because this cartoon game is way far from the daemon soul... Also, most of the game is in japanese, witch is also annoying. Feel like i've been scheemed by those reviews aplausing this crap game.
  60. Samyar91
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Nioh will hunt you with it's world...which is very different from other souls game that you played..I still love bloodborne the most but Nioh make it's own way as well...the gameplay is so aswesome that you can't compare it to any game that you played..and the strange strory and cats in this is very intresting to follow
  61. walrus10
    Mar 1, 2017
    1
    The world needs more than a Dark Souls/ Bloodborne remake. I really don't understand why so many praises. I've spent 60 bucks, and I am really disappointed. Should have saved for Horizon Zero Down.
  62. heatonx23
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Short review: Absolutely worth buying, but it's not a masterpiece.

    For fans of Soulsborne like myself, this is a very fun game. The combat mechanics are solid and fluid, and in my opinion more resembles the speed and challenge of Bloodborne. The variety of weapons (including ranged attack options), crafting, magic-like abilities, and ability to mix blocking with dodging more resembles    Short review: Absolutely worth buying, but it's not a masterpiece.

    For fans of Soulsborne like myself, this is a very fun game. The combat mechanics are solid and fluid, and in my opinion more resembles the speed and challenge of Bloodborne. The variety of weapons (including ranged attack options), crafting, magic-like abilities, and ability to mix blocking with dodging more resembles the Souls series.

    For the negatives, I have three: (1) The story and lore seems like an afterthought. I'm about halfway through the game and I can't really figure out what is going on or how it connects to any of the missions or locations in the game. Given the Soulsborne influence, I would expect to uncover lore as the game progresses, but I am struggling to make any sense of it. (2) The various areas of the game are also not at all connected to one another. At the end of each mission you return to a starting point map where you can select your next mission. Mechanically it's not necessarily a bad thing, but it really segments the game and makes you feel like you're not immersed in a world at all. (3) The amount of loot and crafting is a bit obnoxious in my opinion. Personally, I prefer the limited number of weapons and gear from Bloodborne, but I respect the Souls approach where different types of gear suit different playing styles. I don't want to spend a big chunk of my time, effort, and resources on trying to craft a niche weapon or piece of armor, I just want to play the game. For some people, the ocean of loot and crafting options may be attractive, but for me it just takes away from the game itself.

    Overall, I really like this game. But in my mind, Bloodborne is a perfect 10 and a masterpiece, and the Souls games are close behind. I would put Nioh on the same playing field thanks to great mechanics and gameplay, but it doesn't achieve the same level of cohesiveness and entertainment. I give it an 8/10 accordingly, although it is a very impressive game and one that is sure to be one of the best of 2017.    … Expand
  63. EDVMTH
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Game with well-made combat aspects, enemies with well-developed difficulties and change of posture of combat for each enemy to have greater effectiveness. For those who like a great RPG and fighting game i highly recommend this game.
  64. LuSouL
    Feb 28, 2017
    8
    Nioh its a great game that can combine a nice story narrative and a great gameplay on the style of the souls series, but cannot be compared such, Nioh has is own identity. Unfortunately the bosses may can be better constructed.
  65. Antonios12
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Gameplay is among the sleekest I've ever seen, which is truly important in a game with this style. Surpassing even the Souls games in tight controls. The game features enemies that are fun to fight,
  66. claytastic
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    Nioh is an outstanding achievement in action RPGs. Many people say that it's exactly like Souls, but I don't see it. The inspiration is there, but what has been created is one of the most original games I've played this console generation. The art style doesn't look as good as other games nowadays, or even the Souls games, but it works well with the game. The level design isn't as good asNioh is an outstanding achievement in action RPGs. Many people say that it's exactly like Souls, but I don't see it. The inspiration is there, but what has been created is one of the most original games I've played this console generation. The art style doesn't look as good as other games nowadays, or even the Souls games, but it works well with the game. The level design isn't as good as it is in the Souls games, but it's till better than most other recent games. The soundtrack isn't anything to call amazing, but it still fits. The weapon variety is weak, with only 5 different types of weapons, but at least each of them are unique and have completely different functions from the others. So what makes this game a 9/10? Well, first off, its combat. Nioh has one of the best combat systems I've ever seen in a video game. Its combat is based on stance, and given that For Honor, which has similar combat, was released a mere week after it, it didn't really get the recognition it truly deserved. You have high, low, and mid stances, and all weapons you use force you to change your stance in order to get the most effective use out of it. Some enemies, including bosses, require you to change your stance, no matter what weapon you're using. Nioh doesn't exactly shine in its enemy variety, as a lot of the levels feature the same basic smokey skeletons or samurai as most of the foes you face. They all have great design that goes hand-in-hand with the setting, but it gets tiring seeing the same people some times. The bosses, however, define the game's challenge and creativity. Each boss is different from the last, and I never felt like I fought the same guy (or girl) twice. They all have different attack patterns, some easier to memorise than others, which make them all feel unique. Now some may ask: how the customisation? Well, compared to the Soulsborne games, character customisation is literally nonexistent. You can't alter your character's appearance at all, but considering that this game focuses more on straightforward story rather than lore, I could see why. But if you prefer clothing customisation, you're in for a treat. There are so many different types of armour, and each of them have different looks and styles than the others. If you don't like the look of one, but want to keep the stats, you can take it to the Blacksmith, and have her refashion it to look like a different piece of armour that you've discovered. You can do this with weapons, too, and it's something I've always dreamed of seeing in a video game. Overall, Nioh has it's flaws, but they are very quickly overshadowed by it's achievements. The fluid combat and movement systems combined make some incredible, fast-paced gameplay, the enemy designs, while repetitive at times, still stands out thanks to the unique bosses, and it's customisation for weapons and armour separates itself from most other games on the market. But there's still one question: is it hard? I'm glad to say, yes. It's brutal, but that's why we love it. 9/10.… Expand
  67. YoungKratos51
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    Nioh is like a dream come true for me. As a child I use to read Japanese mangas such as King of Hell and Ruroni Kenshin. I would Always think to myself how awesome it would be to play a game like books. Well my dream has been answered. Nioh is a absolute masterpiece and my game of the year HANDS DOWN!
  68. YazeedAls
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    What a game. A true masterpiece indeed, spent 75+ hours and still hungry for more. Gameplay wise Nioh excels in every element, it offers excellent combat system, challenging boss fights and deep customization system. and guess what? it is an "Only On PlayStation" game so you can rest assured it has Quality written all over it. So what are you waiting for? stop reading and go buy it now OnWhat a game. A true masterpiece indeed, spent 75+ hours and still hungry for more. Gameplay wise Nioh excels in every element, it offers excellent combat system, challenging boss fights and deep customization system. and guess what? it is an "Only On PlayStation" game so you can rest assured it has Quality written all over it. So what are you waiting for? stop reading and go buy it now On Your PlayStation 4 Pro.… Expand
  69. 420dank
    Feb 26, 2017
    3
    Bosses are decent for the most part. Fighting the same 6 enemies in very level sucks. Replaying the same levels 4 simes as side missions sucks. only five weapons to chose from. Over all i just got bored playing and quit on the 4th act.
  70. checkpointgamin
    Feb 25, 2017
    9
    Nioh is the return of Team Ninja after the mess that was Ninja Gaiden 3, Team Ninja has went back to the drawing board and took creative inspiration from their fellow Japanese developer Fromsoft and developed their best game yet. Nioh though taking creative inspiration and direction from the Souls game it be selling the game saying it was just that, Nioh blends it's game play between theNioh is the return of Team Ninja after the mess that was Ninja Gaiden 3, Team Ninja has went back to the drawing board and took creative inspiration from their fellow Japanese developer Fromsoft and developed their best game yet. Nioh though taking creative inspiration and direction from the Souls game it be selling the game saying it was just that, Nioh blends it's game play between the fast paced bloodborne and it's grass root game ninja gaiden with combos that though simple feel so satisfying when pulled off.… Expand
  71. bononob
    Feb 24, 2017
    0
    Preorder it with 2 friends and planned to coop it but remove it at the last minute. I can and will surely go through the game but a change like that is really bad.
  72. The-Jawbreaker-
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    games like nioh are rare today.

    THIS IS A GAME.

    Without any pretentious graphics, but with a lot of content, amazing gameplay, superb combat system and a CHALLENING playthrough.

    Buy this. It deserves the full price.
  73. mohbaboo
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    Nioh is one of my favorite games of the new generation of consoles and of the top 3 games of PS4. The action mode which allows you to choose to play in 60fps with a lower resolution was a game seller for me because the game is action based game and this feature alone made the game more enjoyable than bloodborne and Dark Souls 3. If you like action games with a challenge to your skills andNioh is one of my favorite games of the new generation of consoles and of the top 3 games of PS4. The action mode which allows you to choose to play in 60fps with a lower resolution was a game seller for me because the game is action based game and this feature alone made the game more enjoyable than bloodborne and Dark Souls 3. If you like action games with a challenge to your skills and patience, this is definitely a game for you to check out. I spent over 150+h on the game to platinum it, and i still have the ng+ (way of the strong) to go through and enjoy which gives the game the replayability bonus. I look forward the new DLCs coming the few next months. in the end, Nioh is a system seller and made me so involved in it for the past 2 weeks.… Expand
  74. BlakDak666
    Feb 23, 2017
    9
    Nioh is a wonderful game that demonstrates how taking concepts and the strong aspects of other games can blend and build its own identity really well. It gives a challenge and adventure that is engaging and unique. It uses the fast-pace combat of Dynasty Warriors, the looting system of Diablo, the Japanese culture and the Dark Souls mechanics that make players have a fast, brutal andNioh is a wonderful game that demonstrates how taking concepts and the strong aspects of other games can blend and build its own identity really well. It gives a challenge and adventure that is engaging and unique. It uses the fast-pace combat of Dynasty Warriors, the looting system of Diablo, the Japanese culture and the Dark Souls mechanics that make players have a fast, brutal and rewarding experience. Its story is lacking and mediocre, the bosses are visually interesting, but do repeat the music tracks and have the variety of good, bad and meh. It has a few quirks here and there, but it deserves a 9 because it was able to succeed at its goals and was extremely fun to play. I cannot wait for the future of the game and expect to play it over the rest of the year.… Expand
  75. Gurrdin
    Feb 23, 2017
    8
    Nioh will most likely be remembered for its challenge, fast combat, and environments. With that in mind, comparisons to Dark Souls and Bloodborne are inevitable. Does Nioh hold up against the juggernauts that From Software has created, where other games like Lords of the Fallen stumbled? It does, mostly. While there are some areas of the game that leave much to be desired, Nioh is a funNioh will most likely be remembered for its challenge, fast combat, and environments. With that in mind, comparisons to Dark Souls and Bloodborne are inevitable. Does Nioh hold up against the juggernauts that From Software has created, where other games like Lords of the Fallen stumbled? It does, mostly. While there are some areas of the game that leave much to be desired, Nioh is a fun package and definitely worth a playthrough.

    Where Nioh shines the most is in its combat. Slower than the frantic pace that Bloodborne sets, but faster than the more strategy-driven Dark Souls, it settles into a good mix between the two games. Hits look and feel satisfying, but it's letdown somewhat by a few enemies having incredible poise. Not a deal breaker, but enough to be frustrating. Along with that, there isn't much variety in enemy types. After a few missions, the game has pretty much shown its hand with all of the enemies its prepared to offer.

    Nioh's environments deserve much less praise. I understand that the developers were tied to a certain time period, but they already took liberties with the historical accuracy with characters and actually fighting demons, so why not exercise the same liberty with the level design? Be prepared for lots of caves, forests, and small villages. Nioh comes alive when it does pull away from those samey levels. Like the poise of enemies, not a deal breaker, but a slight disappointment.

    Nioh's missions are chosen using a map-based selector. So instead of just wandering forward once you clear an area, at the end of each mission you're taken back to the map screen and you may proceed. This comes with the issue of making the areas feel disconnected, and I would say that's Nioh's biggest flaw. You get tossed around from area-to-area, and it just feels off.

    It's a fun game overall, and definitely one that deserves to be played. It's my opinion that Nioh isn't as good as Dark Souls, but that shouldn't stop anyone who's interested in a game filled with some meaty challenge and fun gameplay.    … Expand
  76. JaDesJ
    Feb 23, 2017
    7
    Nioh is a very good game - and - Nioh is a monotonously average game. It scratches the surface of greatness and yet manages to fall far too short. Would I recommend it? Yes. And yet.

    The gameplay is at times fantastic. The combat is fast, furious, and strategic all in the same moment. This is indeed where Nioh shines - and it is what will keep you coming back for more, again and    Nioh is a very good game - and - Nioh is a monotonously average game. It scratches the surface of greatness and yet manages to fall far too short. Would I recommend it? Yes. And yet.

    The gameplay is at times fantastic. The combat is fast, furious, and strategic all in the same moment. This is indeed where Nioh shines - and it is what will keep you coming back for more, again and again.

    It's just... almost everywhere else where Nioh fails to live up to its possibility. The graphics are PS3+. The level designs are repetitive. The encounters are repetitive because the bestiary is repetitive. Almost every single level offers up the exact same encounters - this manages to slowly deplete the enjoyment level after a few dozen hours. The story arc is convoluted and non-affecting - it tries to tell a quasi-historical tale which ends up feeling mostly random and disconnected.

    And yet I keep coming back. Because the combat is essentially "that good". And the progression system is enjoyable, adding further dimensionality to an already multidimensional combat system.

    So essentially. Do i recommend Nioh? Yes. Because of its combat. Do i feel Nioh deserves all this potential "game of the year" praise - it could've, but, it fell short imo.    … Expand
  77. Zen-Zinxe
    Feb 22, 2017
    9
    Nioh is a beautiful take on a well worn formula.

    I've played nearly every soulslike game for hundreds of hours each and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by Nioh. I thought it would be a hard sell because of the limited weapon selection and all the armor is Japanese lore/samurai inspired and that's not really my thing. However Nioh proved that even without a graphics style/setting    Nioh is a beautiful take on a well worn formula.

    I've played nearly every soulslike game for hundreds of hours each and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by Nioh. I thought it would be a hard sell because of the limited weapon selection and all the armor is Japanese lore/samurai inspired and that's not really my thing. However Nioh proved that even without a graphics style/setting that resonates with me, a game can be enjoyable just through the expression of how it is played.

    Nioh is so much fun to play, the game is full of huge combo trees you can unlock for weapons, tons of guardian spirits to collect which give different bonuses. There is high, middle, and low stance for every weapon which produces a different move-set and combat style affecting how your character moves significantly. Switching stances on the fly and reacting perfectly to whatever you are fighting is incredibly satisfying, and although it is not expressly necessary, it lets you play with as much or as little complexity as you feel like.

    Despite the fact that Japanese lore and samurai armor don't stand out to me at all, Nioh has managed to make it stand out through brilliant combat mechanics, high impact effects and animations and a uniquely told story. On top of it all I love the soundtrack, the first time I heard the boss music in the Warrior of the West's fight was intense.

    Slicing up a horned demon into 20 pieces couldn't be more satisfying. If you have a ps4 and like action focused games you would be absolutely stupid not to pick this up.    … Expand
  78. NeoReaper
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    The most fun I've had in a long time playing a game. It's clearly better than the souls series & it's funny that all the negative reviews are those saying it's to hard.
  79. PiePieper
    Feb 22, 2017
    1
    More like hi, No i will not recommend this. Just a bland mashup of Dark Souls and other hack and slash games. Story is meh, graphics are meh, VO is less than stellar. Just stick with the Souls games.
  80. Jamesshen
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    Well, this is a perfect game for me.There are still a few bosses for me to fight in this game but i decided to write a review on this game.
    I had dived in almost 80 hours in this game and i never get tired or bored by it. For your information im a hardcore bloodborne fan and i absolutely love nioh's combat mechanics.
    the bosses are very well designed and the atmosphere was very good as    Well, this is a perfect game for me.There are still a few bosses for me to fight in this game but i decided to write a review on this game.
    I had dived in almost 80 hours in this game and i never get tired or bored by it. For your information im a hardcore bloodborne fan and i absolutely love nioh's combat mechanics.
    the bosses are very well designed and the atmosphere was very good as well
    I felt the upmost satisfaction after beating each bosses and i never had such feelings since i last played bloodborne.
    The story of this game was very fluid as well with so many likable characters like William, Hanzo and Okatsu.
    I never regretted spending my money on this game. This is a definetely must get for all soulsborne fans
    If you were to give me a choice of rating this game 11/10, i will rate it 11/10.    … Expand
  81. bozayed
    Feb 21, 2017
    5
    i start loving this game everything in it was perfect , but, unfortunately there is one thing that's gonna make all players hate it so much !!
    if they killed U , you'll start playing the game from the beginning !!, because there is no check point !!
    that's why i gave it (5) .
  82. Ivancr20589
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    An excellent video game when i see this video game in the store i'm only say well it looks great and really looks great. I love this game cause have the essence of dark souls but the combat are so fast and fantastic. The history is not the best but it is entertaining.
  83. johanBjorn
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    When I was a teenager, I played Ninja Gaiden on the Xbox for hundreds of hours. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of that game. A few years ago, I bought a Bloodborne Machine (aka, a PS4). That was my first foray into the Souls universe, and I became hooked on the high risk/reward system.

    So to slap a tl;dr on this game: It's a perfect mix between my two favorite games of all time. The    When I was a teenager, I played Ninja Gaiden on the Xbox for hundreds of hours. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of that game. A few years ago, I bought a Bloodborne Machine (aka, a PS4). That was my first foray into the Souls universe, and I became hooked on the high risk/reward system.

    So to slap a tl;dr on this game: It's a perfect mix between my two favorite games of all time. The combat is so fluid and the mechanics are amazingly implemented.

    Seriously, 11/10. I *never* buy games at release and I made an exception for this one. I am so glad that I did.

    Why are you still reading this? Go buy Nioh!    … Expand
  84. anubis424
    Feb 20, 2017
    8
    Solid game, great filler for Souls-Borne fans and new comers alike and I have enjoyed almost every minute of my 40 hour experience. While the early game felt as brutal as what I have come to expect from the influential From Software, Team Ninja fail to deliver the same epic scale in terms of boss difficulty and enemy variety that leaves the game stretched thin in some places by the end.Solid game, great filler for Souls-Borne fans and new comers alike and I have enjoyed almost every minute of my 40 hour experience. While the early game felt as brutal as what I have come to expect from the influential From Software, Team Ninja fail to deliver the same epic scale in terms of boss difficulty and enemy variety that leaves the game stretched thin in some places by the end. The loot system is engaging and addicting, preferring an MMO-style loot fest versus Souls fixed gear system. I constantly found myself wanting new gear and doing what I could to improve the stats on my current set. Overall, I would strongly recommend it to any Souls-Borne fans or someone looking for a new type of challenge, but as well as it mirrors From Software, it doesn't quite dethrone the king.… Expand
  85. Quabler
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    Nioh is the best action game throughout the many platforms I have experienced. On the one hand, it has a hardcore play style, but on the other hand, it has convenient system for the light-player. Somewhat scarce graphics filled with overwhelming mise-en-scène and excellent lighting effects. May be you could do some repetitive actions to get rare item in the game, but it'll be pleasure ofNioh is the best action game throughout the many platforms I have experienced. On the one hand, it has a hardcore play style, but on the other hand, it has convenient system for the light-player. Somewhat scarce graphics filled with overwhelming mise-en-scène and excellent lighting effects. May be you could do some repetitive actions to get rare item in the game, but it'll be pleasure of the things that makes this game more fun. There are separate skills of each weapons that have multiple skill-tree. It looks like Diablo series. If you are an action-RPG enthusiast, you'll have the best experience in this year.… Expand
  86. 1333339804
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mystery Places , diferent weapons and armors , hard bosses , cruel enemies
    I love this video game.(actually i played it and i found these) every player who loves to play historical an strange should test this...    … Expand
  87. thatboisuper
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    This game is great, I really didn't expect it to be this good but it is. First of all the graphics are pretty nice, you have an option to choose between three different modes, action mode, and two movie modes. Action mode is locked at 30 fps but the resolution on a standard ps4 will be 720 which looks pretty blurry. The movie mode locks the game at 30fps with a big improvement in graphicalThis game is great, I really didn't expect it to be this good but it is. First of all the graphics are pretty nice, you have an option to choose between three different modes, action mode, and two movie modes. Action mode is locked at 30 fps but the resolution on a standard ps4 will be 720 which looks pretty blurry. The movie mode locks the game at 30fps with a big improvement in graphical fidelity.

    Gameplay is great, with combat similar to DS and BB but faster and way cooler IMO. You have many weapons to play around with and a nice deep leveling system. There's tons of loot to find in this game which includes some really col armor. Its actually very similar to diablo so thats really cool too!

    The difficulty is pretty tough too, some people might not like this but Im cool with it since i have a lot of patience. If you get easily angered dont even touch this game lol because youre gonna lose your cool fast.

    Overall, graphics are nice, gameplay is A++ and the story in interesting. Definately pick this up if you like a good challenge!    … Expand
  88. MacheteDontText
    Feb 19, 2017
    8
    + : Excellent combat, engaging, skill intensive, hard, but fair, huge variety of weapons, styles and tools. Lots of viable builds.
    - : Terrible UI, lack of enemy variety, dull level design and story. Some stupid design deceisons (overbundance of loot, skills locked behind missions etc)
    Overall the main gameplay is fun as hell, but to be a masterpiece it would need a story like Soma's    + : Excellent combat, engaging, skill intensive, hard, but fair, huge variety of weapons, styles and tools. Lots of viable builds.
    - : Terrible UI, lack of enemy variety, dull level design and story. Some stupid design deceisons (overbundance of loot, skills locked behind missions etc)

    Overall the main gameplay is fun as hell, but to be a masterpiece it would need a story like Soma's and a level design like DS' or Half-Life's.    … Expand
  89. benhez
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    Short but sweet, i always was super interested in dark souls, but upon trying all 3 of them and blood bourne i couldnt bare the,. God awful mechanics and plane broken engine and gameplay. Super dated combat and movement made me rather want to chew glass. Then i heard about this im not a weeb but youve got to love the setting here which is what interested me initially. I played the beta andShort but sweet, i always was super interested in dark souls, but upon trying all 3 of them and blood bourne i couldnt bare the,. God awful mechanics and plane broken engine and gameplay. Super dated combat and movement made me rather want to chew glass. Then i heard about this im not a weeb but youve got to love the setting here which is what interested me initially. I played the beta and loved it then pre ordered. Its near perfection within its genre, its everything i wanted dark souls to be gameplay wise, no broken movement or combat its a super deep combat system. Amazing story amazing setting, 60 fps, awesome lore, totally unexpected customisation taken from the mmo genre such as soul matching items and transmogification!
    Boss's are fun and challenging just like the rest of the game i literally cannot stop playing it or thinking baout it totally a fan boy! OH AND! NO MICROTRANSACTIONS!!! THANK GOD!!! gaming still has hope!    … Expand
  90. Darkresurrect
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    Fun and frustrating in a simple words. But when you click (understands) with the almost too huge variety of gameplay options for customization you'll get a better fun with all that this amazing game has to offer. Graphics are not wow even on a 4K with the PS4 Pro and movie mode, graphics looks ok. But not ugly. This game is a recommendation for anyone that are in a search for a cultFun and frustrating in a simple words. But when you click (understands) with the almost too huge variety of gameplay options for customization you'll get a better fun with all that this amazing game has to offer. Graphics are not wow even on a 4K with the PS4 Pro and movie mode, graphics looks ok. But not ugly. This game is a recommendation for anyone that are in a search for a cult challenging game.… Expand
  91. eyecanseeyou
    Feb 19, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get me wrong: Nioh is a pretty decent game with its own twist. The combat system is fluid and versatile. However there are some aspects, which pull it down to mediocrity compared to such pieces of art like Bloodborne and Dark Souls games (in particular first and third installments).

    1. No character customization - you play Geralt eh William for the whole time. For instance Dark Souls and Bloodborne offer more flexibility at this point.

    2. Level design. Well, I admit with the feudal Japan setting it's kinda impossible to create such an epic environment like it From Software does, but seriously: must 80% of levels look almost the same?

    3. Enemies. In each mission you fight literally the same enemy types over and over again. Only few things distinguish them from each other: HP amount and color/armor. And this after 10 years of development. Are you serious, Team Ninja?

    4. Bosses. They are strong and they are many, but they are nothing special compared to the creatures created by Miyazaki and Co. There is no emotions (like BB fight against German or DS3 fight against the Twin Princes) in this hack and slash frenzy, which are Nioh bossfights basically are. Above all they are also bugged as hell.

    5. The story. Nioh's story is flat like a wiener schnitzel without any lore.

    6. The weapons. The weapon variety is pretty poor: all you get are katanas, double katanas, axes, hammers, kusarigamas und three fire weapons, which have neither a unique design nor a unique moveset. Another point for Bloodborne and DS. Okay okay, you can unlock many additional weapon skills and Switch between the stances - but honestly how often do you switch between the stances and how do you manage to use every skill you unlock?

    7. Atmosphere. Not nearly as dense as in the Souls games.

    8. Grinding. As weapon scaling is almost absent you have to grind to level up and collect stronger weapons/armor to progress. Actually not a flaw but gets pretty boring as time goes by.

    9. Loot. To much of it and paired with sucky inventory system almost annoying.

    10. Multiplayer. It just plain sucks. I mean if you try to summon a cooperator you have to wait forever and ever and ever. Even in Bloodborne it worked much better. Also the way you can play with friends is nothing but embarassing and makes no sense. And I also miss the invaders.

    Disclaimer: My review is actually an answer to the fanboys putting Nioh above everything FromSoftware has ever created.    … Expand
  92. Thetruegamer
    Feb 18, 2017
    2
    The worst purchase this year, boring hack and slash gameplay, uninspired story and terrible frame rate and resolution, its like they threw the game together last minute
  93. Cj_Fongs
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    When you completely understand the mechanics of this game, ESPECIALLY everything in the blacksmith area, then this game is a 9.6/10. It took me around 25 hours of gameplay and some google searching to completely understand the game so don't panic if you're lost at first. I scored the game 9.6 and not 10 because of the lack of character in William. Specifically, he seems to have almost noWhen you completely understand the mechanics of this game, ESPECIALLY everything in the blacksmith area, then this game is a 9.6/10. It took me around 25 hours of gameplay and some google searching to completely understand the game so don't panic if you're lost at first. I scored the game 9.6 and not 10 because of the lack of character in William. Specifically, he seems to have almost no emotion and that kind of affects the mood of the story. Anyway, buy the game if you are into stuff like souls games, blood-borne, or simply love to have a huge variety in weapon and armor choices.… Expand
  94. Quantization
    Feb 18, 2017
    6
    I can't recommend this game on good conscience to anyone. The game has amazing music, looks amazing, runs quite well and really comes together very well in all areas except combat. The dodge mechanic feels unresponsive and delayed and the attack physics are flawed at best. An enemy can hit you when you're a good foot or two out of his swing range and when you're trying to sell a game thatI can't recommend this game on good conscience to anyone. The game has amazing music, looks amazing, runs quite well and really comes together very well in all areas except combat. The dodge mechanic feels unresponsive and delayed and the attack physics are flawed at best. An enemy can hit you when you're a good foot or two out of his swing range and when you're trying to sell a game that is based around combat, that is just unacceptable. Usually I'd give a game a 7 out of 10 when it has done this many things right, but since the core gameplay is combat and that is what I find unplayable I have to give it a 6.

    As far as difficulty is concerned, is really isn't that hard if you stick to a greatsword and longbow and use the old "Block until they run out of stamina" tactic, but that just isn't all that fun and when you come up against some of the larger enemies that can literally one hit KO you (or one combo KO, same thing if you aren't able to move during the combo) these tactics just don't work. At that point it is all about trial and error and learning the monster's attack pattern. Dashing in for an attack then running out. This becomes very tedious very quickly. Even in the early game, spending a minute on a simple monster only for it to catch you with one attack and kill you just feels like a waste of time and progression. It doesn't have the same Dark Souls feeling where, if you die, sure you feel frustrated, but in the back of your mind you always felt like it was your fault. Nioh fails to capture that and I found myself often blaming game elements for my failures which is unlike me. Even the most frustrating Dark Souls boss inspired me to improve whereas Nioh's simplest enemies make me feel like I should just skip them.

    TL;DR: A game that is amazing in all way except where it counts.    … Expand
  95. xxxx-xxxxxxxx
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    I can't believe myself when I'm saying this but I was skeptical before the game launched and said to myself that this game could not be like Dark Souls but I was wrong.

    This game is the best Souls game up to date it's like mixing bloodborne and dynasty warrior to gather and this game was the result
    it's fast and beautiful and has better story tiling then Dark Souls.
  96. DanBenevenuto
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    Team Ninja made a Excellent job with Nioh, a RPG game, with Japanese story line, awesome monsters, bosses, characters, spirit guardians. The combat mechanics is similar with Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden. Nioh is simply, one of the best games of 2017 and one of the best RPG games ever ! besides all this we've a online mode(co-op mode), and so many styles of arms to act like a ninja assassin.Team Ninja made a Excellent job with Nioh, a RPG game, with Japanese story line, awesome monsters, bosses, characters, spirit guardians. The combat mechanics is similar with Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden. Nioh is simply, one of the best games of 2017 and one of the best RPG games ever ! besides all this we've a online mode(co-op mode), and so many styles of arms to act like a ninja assassin. I recommend Nioh !… Expand
  97. DevilsWar
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    I will start off and say Nioh is not for everybody. Nioh is a challenging, FUN, and at times frustrating experience. The game is not perfect but in my humble opinion the combat system is a perfect 10. Graphics can range depending on what system you are using ( PS4 or PS4 Pro ) and same goes for performance. On both systems you can choose between better graphics, better frame rates, or aI will start off and say Nioh is not for everybody. Nioh is a challenging, FUN, and at times frustrating experience. The game is not perfect but in my humble opinion the combat system is a perfect 10. Graphics can range depending on what system you are using ( PS4 or PS4 Pro ) and same goes for performance. On both systems you can choose between better graphics, better frame rates, or a combination of both. My recommendation is to use the Action Mode for better frames rates and performance. Level design and enemies can be repetitive at times, but the boss encounters make up for that. The sound quality of the game is great as I have no complaints about any of the music, voice acting, weapon sounds, ambiance, and enemy sounds. One issue I have with the game is the amount of systems it uses for inventory and for using the blacksmith. The menus are cluttered with information, it feels like you have hundreds of items in your inventory. You get the hang of it after a while but it can cause confusion for some players. The other issue is story, it just did not keep my attention. I wanted to hurry up and get back to the fighting and skip most of the cut scenes. Nioh has elements of the Ninja Gaiden series, with elements of Dark Souls but it also leans heavily on Onimusha. At the end of the day you are a fan of those types of games and enjoy challenges then Nioh is a must buy.… Expand
  98. Crujones
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    To call this game a "Soulsborne copy" is an insult to Nioh, while it does take some elements from Soulsborne games they aren't alike. The combat is an absolute thrill and requires a lot of attention and management, the skill ceiling is VERY high and even higher than Soulsborne games!
  99. megabear
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    While the quality of the game is definitely on the high end and standing on its own away from "similar" games of the genre, it's the story that brings down what could have been a 9/10 game. Without a good story, it feels like you're doing whatever the game's offering for no real reason. Basically the game becomes a chore after a while with nothing to look forward to except the usual progression.
  100. mehdi59k
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    یک بازی محشر همراه با داستان و اکشن فوق العاده، شاید بشه گفت از دارک سولز 3 هم بهتره و پیشنهاد میکنم حتما بازیش کنین.
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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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