Nioh

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8.3

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  1. GreenManGaming
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    Nioh could well take over 100 hours if you set out to master its many side missions on top of its tough campaign, but it’s a challenge well worth taking. The way it builds on its most obvious inspirations with a highly refined combat system and an unexpectedly charming, yet gritty style all its own allows it to boldly carve out its own identity, standing as a shining example of what actionNioh could well take over 100 hours if you set out to master its many side missions on top of its tough campaign, but it’s a challenge well worth taking. The way it builds on its most obvious inspirations with a highly refined combat system and an unexpectedly charming, yet gritty style all its own allows it to boldly carve out its own identity, standing as a shining example of what action RPGs can be.… Expand
  2. my-games
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Nioh could well take over 100 hours if you set out to master its many side missions on top of its tough campaign, but it’s a challenge well worth taking. The way it builds on its most obvious inspirations with a highly refined combat system and an unexpectedly charming, yet gritty style all its own allows it to boldly carve out its own identity, standing as a shining example of what actionNioh could well take over 100 hours if you set out to master its many side missions on top of its tough campaign, but it’s a challenge well worth taking. The way it builds on its most obvious inspirations with a highly refined combat system and an unexpectedly charming, yet gritty style all its own allows it to boldly carve out its own identity, standing as a shining example of what action RPGs can be.… Expand
  3. bcaoo
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    Nioh could well take over 100 hours if you set out to master its many side missions on top of its tough campaign, but it’s a challenge well worth taking. The way it builds on its most obvious inspirations with a highly refined combat system and an unexpectedly charming, yet gritty style all its own allows it to boldly carve out its own identity, standing as a shining example of what actionNioh could well take over 100 hours if you set out to master its many side missions on top of its tough campaign, but it’s a challenge well worth taking. The way it builds on its most obvious inspirations with a highly refined combat system and an unexpectedly charming, yet gritty style all its own allows it to boldly carve out its own identity, standing as a shining example of what action RPGs can be.… Expand
  4. mainman665
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    A supremely awsome game with quick load times and way too many machanics which could get a little overwhelming but thank you internet. Only gripe being low res. on action mode.
  5. MatthewDavisMed
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    An epic souls like samurai experience that's full of content. It doesn't really make much sense to me how the protagonist speaks English while everyone else speaks Japanese. But that's just a nitpick. The game still has a lot to offer with it's brutal combat and epic bosses and side missions.
  6. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    No início fiquei com receio porque achei que era mais um jogo tentando copiar o Demon's Souls, porém quando fui jogá-lo, percebi que é muito bom quanto, achei incrível e amei o visual, super recomendo para quem gosta do estilo.
  7. OvoxRubenxovO
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Wie soll man dieses Game bewerten?!?
    Es ist eine Art Souls/Borne Game, es mit diesen Monumenten zu vergleichen wäre jedoch nicht fair.
    Nioh ist schwer und knackig, es bietet viel Raum seinen eigenen Spielstil zu finden und ein nettes Item/Lootsystem. Das Setting ist für mich top auch wenn es an den meisten Orten doch zu dunkel ist. Story ist anfangs etwas sehr konfus aber mit den Stunden    Wie soll man dieses Game bewerten?!?
    Es ist eine Art Souls/Borne Game, es mit diesen Monumenten zu vergleichen wäre jedoch nicht fair.

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

    Ich finde es ist dem Hype gerecht.

    PS: es ist kein Vergleich zu Dark Souls usw. soll und muss es aber auch nicht sein.    … Expand
  8. TanjReview
    May 25, 2020
    9
    A great alternative to the famous Dark Souls franchise, Nioh provides an interesting plot with a likeable protagonist and a variety of characters along the way.

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

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

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

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

    I was fortunate enough to get this in the PS Plus monthly free games, and I consider myself lucky for this! I am thoroughly enjoying the game and I feel the story, the challenge/reward elements, as well as the possibility of options available make this a fantastic game for anyone who is wanting something along the "Dark Souls" lines but with possibly less frustration, a perhaps clearer narrative and a unique aesthetic.    … Expand
  9. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    There's a lot of Darksidephill's in this review section. Even a dude complain about bosses being impossible to kill without glitches? Bro check youtube and see people do them all Level 1 Naked legit.

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

    Other than that, it's flawless. And the best thing is, it only gets better in the sequel.
  10. ArisManimal
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    amazing game that is based on Soulborne philosophy, exceeds the combat one step further with the low-mid-high stance
  11. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    It is Dark Souls 2.0 imo. It builds ( / steals / copies whichever you prefer ) on everything that is good in dark souls, and improves it in several places and also let go some of the 'harder to like parts'. For example I really don't mind that I dont have to cross half of the map every time to reach a boss. In Nioh there is always a shrine near the bosses. ( I feel like thats why Nioh canIt is Dark Souls 2.0 imo. It builds ( / steals / copies whichever you prefer ) on everything that is good in dark souls, and improves it in several places and also let go some of the 'harder to like parts'. For example I really don't mind that I dont have to cross half of the map every time to reach a boss. In Nioh there is always a shrine near the bosses. ( I feel like thats why Nioh can afford to have more difficult bosses then DS, because you don't have to spend 50% of your efforts just to reach them after they killed you again ) Also the stance system ( low stance when you have faster, but weaker attacks, and best dodge - mid stance with superior blocking - high stance with powerful but slow attacks ) is a definitely a great improvement. The other aspects like story and music are also fine.… Expand
  12. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Como primera experiencia "Souls" que tuve, con todas sus diferencias y matices, la sensación de satisfacción fue impagable. Team Ninja está tocado por la varita cuando quiere, claro.
  13. JohnTargaryen
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, a temática e a jogabilidade são muito boas, fortemente recomendado para fãs de dark souls
  14. Flounder
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Es macht wirklich Spaß, mit vielen ungewöhnlichen Mechaniken und hat ein großartiges Setting. Der Kampf ist sehr ungeeignet für 2 gegen 1, was zum Glück größtenteils für das Nachspiel übrig bleibt.
  15. SuperClaudio64
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Questo gioco è stato il mio primo souls like ed è stato brutale nella sua fase iniziale. Nioh è un gioco molto scorretto verso il giocatore e nella prima regione del gioco ci sono alcuni dei boss più forti del gioco base, uno in particolare in una missione secondaria. Ma con il proseguire dell'avventura, se si impara a capire il sistema di avanzamento del gioco e gestionale delQuesto gioco è stato il mio primo souls like ed è stato brutale nella sua fase iniziale. Nioh è un gioco molto scorretto verso il giocatore e nella prima regione del gioco ci sono alcuni dei boss più forti del gioco base, uno in particolare in una missione secondaria. Ma con il proseguire dell'avventura, se si impara a capire il sistema di avanzamento del gioco e gestionale del equipaggiamento, il gameplay diventerà sempre più facile. Per me è stato un ottimo battesimo del fuoco che poi mi ha portato a divorare Dark Souls1 qualche mese dopo, e sicuramente anche uno dei giochi più frustranti mai giocati. Ma lo adoro proprio perchè è un gioco molto teso e difficile a modo suo.… Expand
  16. VanCan72
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    This game is gonna hit for some and miss for others. I really like the stance system with different specialties, as well as the ki pulse system as a quick stamina recovery and a way to combat zones made by yokai. From there its standard Soulsborne fare in mechanics and whatnot. Beyond that it's very Diablo-esque with its need for number crunching and grinding for loot. Your mileage isThis game is gonna hit for some and miss for others. I really like the stance system with different specialties, as well as the ki pulse system as a quick stamina recovery and a way to combat zones made by yokai. From there its standard Soulsborne fare in mechanics and whatnot. Beyond that it's very Diablo-esque with its need for number crunching and grinding for loot. Your mileage is definitely gonna vary on that aspect alike. I personally enjoyed it very much, from its setting, combat mechanics and and its multitude of bosses that all provide a fantastic challenge… Expand
  17. Tiziown
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Amazing gameplay, probably even better than Dark Souls in that regard.(Not for level design, lore ecc though)
  18. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    One of them 'git gud' games. Unlike a lot of souls games, it's nice to look at. Exciting and challenging gameplay. Weird having a white guy as a protagonist in feudal(?) Japan.
  19. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    The critics score is somehow higher than the sequel, but I think if this game was 88 Nioh 2 is like 93 and most people would agree that the sequel is better than the original. Both amazing games though.
  20. xRodge
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Nioh was my first "Souls-like" game, and it had me hooked very early. For a newcomer, the difficulty rating is "off the chart", as I REALLY struggled with the first level. If you're new to this kind of game, you have to throw away everything you know about gaming - "not getting hit" becomes your new goal in life. Healing is very limited and savepoints are few and far between - with evenNioh was my first "Souls-like" game, and it had me hooked very early. For a newcomer, the difficulty rating is "off the chart", as I REALLY struggled with the first level. If you're new to this kind of game, you have to throw away everything you know about gaming - "not getting hit" becomes your new goal in life. Healing is very limited and savepoints are few and far between - with even minor enemies doing huge amounts of damage to you. With this in mind, I can understand anyone who gets frustrated and gives up - maybe even writing a bad review of the game.

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

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

    Overall, this starts as a frustrating game which evolves into a truly amazing experience, if you stick with it!    … Expand
  21. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    Nioh is easily the best of the FromSoftware Souls imitators. It doesn't offer quite the same level of quality boss fights as FromSoft's classic, but its combat system is fast paced and challenging, with some high quality level and enemy design. It also features a more robust co-op mode than Souls games, which makes it a far more engaging game to play with a friend.

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

    However, Nioh's greatest flaw is its inventory system. Nioh's action is constantly being interrupted by incrementally better loot drops and dull menuing.    … Expand
  22. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    9
    The game closest to From Software games, but here the story is more drawn we play William who is an Irish sailor who travels which under certain circumstances ends up in Japan to save his dear Saoirse from alchemist Edward Kelley
  23. ThiefBrRj
    May 30, 2023
    9
    I don't have any criticism against this game. This title is a must play for any souls-like enjoyer. I did it 100% with pride.
  24. 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
  25. Harvo
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    Tons of fun when it lasts. I'm glad i gave this game a second chance, first time i tried I got wrecked but a year later i got good and gave it a another try. Combat is very engaging and challenging but it's fair. It got to the point where I rarely died getting through a level until I got to the boss for a nice challenge.

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

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

    However it got really boring by the third region(for me at least) the enemies stayed the same, their attack patterns never changed. They just set you up against the mutiple enemies to make it a bit more challenging but not interesting.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. Ormegasm
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Really tight gameplay that is fast paced and keeps you in the game and a story that you wont care about, if you have yet to play this style of game I would recommend an easier stamina management style game like DS2 and then immediately come back and play this.
  28. Rox22
    Apr 16, 2017
    8
    I got to admit, I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would.

    You can see it is trying really hard to be like the Dark Souls and Bloodborne series. However I felt it was far more like the Onimusha series with elements of Souls game. Regardless of its influence, it's great and manages to be it's own thing too. Visually the set pieces are fantastically detailed yet some of the    I got to admit, I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would.

    You can see it is trying really hard to be like the Dark Souls and Bloodborne series. However I felt it was far more like the Onimusha series with elements of Souls game. Regardless of its influence, it's great and manages to be it's own thing too.

    Visually the set pieces are fantastically detailed yet some of the stages were a tad too dark. The camera angle was also irritating at times, often not adjusting properly or positioning itself in poor spots hampering combat at times.

    While I like loot based games, Nioh kind of went overboard. You get too much of it too quickly and too much variety making the crafting and fusing systems almost redundant for most of the first playthrough. Only in NG+ does it calm down to more manageable frequency.

    Combat is allot of fun and gets better once you find the weapon you like the most (personally, I like the lance the most.) However it can get a bit repetitive oce you have a high level character with all skills unlocked. Spamming strong combos can become a thing. Also to note that unlike the Souls games, this game is not difficult, in fact it can be too easy allot of the time. What this game does is punishes carelessness and reckless behaviour. If you don't pay attention to what's going on and your environment you will die. But keep your eyes open and be careful, and the game will be a breeze.

    Overall:
    Nioh is a worthy competitor to the Souls, but still needs a bit more polish in some areas to be what it could be. I hope Nioh 2 learns and improves on this.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. pongkrit03
    May 21, 2018
    8
    Finishing first play through + all DLCs, I would say Nioh is a great combat souls game but still not met my very high expectation. I played Nioh since the beta, I absolutely loved it. I waited till all DLCs done and bought it digitally. Combat is the best of the best. Ki pulse is brilliant. Stances are genius. Guardian spirit is fantastic. However, the story is bare bone. RepetitiveFinishing first play through + all DLCs, I would say Nioh is a great combat souls game but still not met my very high expectation. I played Nioh since the beta, I absolutely loved it. I waited till all DLCs done and bought it digitally. Combat is the best of the best. Ki pulse is brilliant. Stances are genius. Guardian spirit is fantastic. However, the story is bare bone. Repetitive enemies made the game at the very end feel like chore. Looting system is good but I would prefer less complex upgraded system. Some spells are overpowered, like Sloth for exp, the devs know but still keep it that way. this disappointed me. Awesome COOP system, although you can't invade others like other soul games. Lacks of blood spill.

    Overall, Nioh is exceptional in Combat mechanic, but suffers from bland story and repetitive enemies. Even every weapon has their own skill, with same enemies that you already killed hundred times, this does not cover. 8/10 is solid score. I will wait for Nioh 2    … Expand
  32. SuperMe
    Aug 5, 2018
    8
    Nioh is a hard but fun game with the exception of the boss fights. I have currently been stuck on a boss for a few days and I am really struggling to find the motivation for another tedious, long winded button bash that I might eventually win if I’m lucky and make no mistakes. It’s just not fun for me. Unfortunately this means I can’t progress in the game and after about 10 hours play INioh is a hard but fun game with the exception of the boss fights. I have currently been stuck on a boss for a few days and I am really struggling to find the motivation for another tedious, long winded button bash that I might eventually win if I’m lucky and make no mistakes. It’s just not fun for me. Unfortunately this means I can’t progress in the game and after about 10 hours play I think I’m done. 9/10 without the boss fights, 6/10 as it stands.

    Update:
    You can call in another random player from the Internet to help you with the boss battles. For me this removes much of the frustration from the game. I've definitely got my money's worth from this title.    … Expand
  33. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    Before I start this review, it’s important to note that I did not beat this game, its insanely difficult, but I decided to review it anyway, because I still feel I can offer valuable information for those on the fence about this game.
    There are 20 bosses here…
    I put 12 hours into this game and only managed to see 2 of them That’s how difficult this game was for me… And my issue with    Before I start this review, it’s important to note that I did not beat this game, its insanely difficult, but I decided to review it anyway, because I still feel I can offer valuable information for those on the fence about this game.
    There are 20 bosses here…
    I put 12 hours into this game and only managed to see 2 of them
    That’s how difficult this game was for me…
    And my issue with this game isn’t that it’s too challenging
    It’s that its needlessly difficult just for the sake of it.
    Nioh is a great game and it’s a fun game, if you’re a glutton for punishment and if you love dark souls buy this, because nioh is just as good and combat wise is miles better
    The combat here is swift...
    But is more about managing your energy than it is anything else
    You basically play as the most out of shape character in video game history.
    2 swings of a sword and they are gasping for air
    its insanely frustrating at first because they sit there and just let the enemy kill them
    If it came down to just skill of timing your attacks and dodging, the gameplay would be much more bearable.. But it’s not...
    you have to keep an eye on your Ki gage, because it might as well be a health gage
    this is the first indication the game is out to test your patience rather than your skill
    its out to annoy and frustrate you rather than challenge you
    because you become almost paralyzed if you try to attack too often
    I eventually got it down…
    hit and run…
    You can block attacks, change your fighting stances... use bows, guns, and bombs…
    I could lure away 1 enemy at a time and pick them apart easily
    the hunted became the hunter…
    I became aggressive...
    I became comfortable with the combat and it finally felt learnable instead of just cheap…
    But the moments of my character just freezing up because a block or swing took too much energy or because they got back up off of the ground was just as cheap feeling and frequent as it was from the start…
    I was killing enemies, collecting their amrita which works like souls… it’s the currency you use to level up and boost a stat of your choice…
    and much like the souls games you have to recollect them if you die…
    I was picking up new weapons and gear, finding kodama to increase drop rates…
    I was genuinely having a blast running around and engaging in the satisfying and challenging combat…
    This game also features checkpoints which are nice, they refill your health but respawn enemies and generally there’s a shortcut you’ll eventually open near a checkpoint in case you die going to a new location of these well designed and interesting maps…
    And then I have my first real boss fight…
    And this is where I decided to peace out…
    You do have ways to increase your chance of success…
    You have a guardian spirit that makes you invulnerable for a short period of time
    and you can even call on an online player to help you…
    There’s an issue though…
    to call a random online player you need an ochoko cup..
    to get an ochoko cup you have to challenge a fallen warrior at a blood grave…
    these characters are insanely tough but that isn’t why this is frustrating…
    it’s frustrating because you get 1 shot and 1 shot only.. If you die you’re disconnected from the player and you have to get another cup to summon another player...
    there is no respawning and trying again which makes the grind to trying to defeat a boss even worse…
    The bosses are insane difficulty spikes that don’t fit with the rest of the level…
    I got to a point trying to beat the first real boss that regular enemies were warm butter to me… but the main boss was killing me almost instantly…
    I got insanely close to defeating them and they just picked me up with no warning and bit my head off and that was it.
    My partner was still alive but that didn’t matter
    instant disconnect, and no revive option
    There’s a massive lack of balance here and to me killed everything this game had going for it
    It went from skill to luck.
    I got to a point where I was over running down to the beach over and over again trying to get lucky….
    And the game frustratingly remembers items you use in battle but not the damage you do.
    Meaning you get none of your consumables back but the boss has all of their health again Its backwards and discourages experimenting with items... I never felt like I was progressing in combat with the boss… they even implemented a system where the game will create areas against bosses that you can’t evade at all in exchange for higher damage… no thank you after the 1000th try it just stopped being fun for me.. If the boss battles felt fair and progressive this game would be near masterpiece status… But they’re just roadblocks to the good stuff. instead of crafting an 80 hour journey full of challenge and strategy… you get an awesome world to explore that you have to suffer through cheap boss battles to experience… 8.5/10    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. GamerJosh0137
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    A little disclaimer: I have not COMPLETELY finished the game yet but I think it is safe to say that I have put more than enough time in to get the full picture. If you have read some of the negative user reviews you may have seen some users asking how anyone got the idea that Nioh is anything like Dark Souls. I would say to them that is they can't see the comparison then they have neverA little disclaimer: I have not COMPLETELY finished the game yet but I think it is safe to say that I have put more than enough time in to get the full picture. If you have read some of the negative user reviews you may have seen some users asking how anyone got the idea that Nioh is anything like Dark Souls. I would say to them that is they can't see the comparison then they have never really played a Dark Souls game. It is that obvious. I can tell you 100% that there is MUCH taken from Dark Souls in terms of gameplay and mechanics. Imo this is a good thing. Nioh shines best at it's differences though. I don't want to say what they are because it's better if you notice them yourself. It's definitely a hard game, but how hard it is is up to you. You can make it harder if you wan't to find all the secret areas and their bosses, and once you clear a particular area you can go back through it again with higher level enemies. High risk but great reward. The higher level enemies drop better loot. One of my gripes (and honestly it has more to do with me not understanding how it really works) is the Ki. Dark Souls fans would relate this to stamina. If you don't manage your ki right, you can run out pretty quick and when that happens your character WONT move at all. There is a way to replace used Ki if you time the trigger just right when you start to see a light around your character. It totally reminds me of Bloodborne's health regeneration. In BB if you attack after being hit you can replace some of that lost health. Not EXACTLY like Nioh but pretty close. What I didn't like much at all was some of the setting. Towns and buildings, etc look really bland and uninteresting. This isn't a huge deal but in Dark Souls you can look far into the distance and it's almost always majestic looking, and you KNOW that at some point you will be there. Again, this wasn't a huge setback thanks to the fantastic gameplay. If you are a DarkBorne fan then you should DEFINITELY check this one out. I think you will be surprised at how much you'll enjoy it. Even if you are not a Dark Souls fan check it out, and don't let the difficulty scare you away. It's not nearly has hard as Dark Souls if you stick to the main path, then who knows you might get really good at it and then wan't to go back and do all the extra's.

    P.S. I can't believe I went through all of that and didn't mention the fighting stances. Imo it's one of the GREATEST differences with Dark Souls. You have your high, mid, and low stance. High stance is a heavy (and slow) attack, giving you a much harder hit to the enemy and your Ki. The mid would be your basic attack. It doesn't deal a whole lot of damage but its faster than the High attack. Then of coarse the low stance. Giving you a much faster strike but at way less damage. Knowing which one to use and when will take some getting used to. I am still having trouble with that but it's a lot of fun. With some fine tuning and practice it will come much easier.    … Expand
  36. dante12309s
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    It's quite an interesting attempt to make a great game like for example Bloodborne and Dark Souls are. Although this game has its courageous creativity and all well-done mechanics are also sucsessfuly taken to this game from the above mentioned ones, it unfortunatelly has a very medium game disaign. Really, it doesn't make you do WOW as it was every single moment in Bloodborne, it's justIt's quite an interesting attempt to make a great game like for example Bloodborne and Dark Souls are. Although this game has its courageous creativity and all well-done mechanics are also sucsessfuly taken to this game from the above mentioned ones, it unfortunatelly has a very medium game disaign. Really, it doesn't make you do WOW as it was every single moment in Bloodborne, it's just grey and average. That's why this game doesn't deserve anything what is above 8/10.… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. Aridos
    May 25, 2017
    8
    A good game.

    Is it as good as the Dark Souls it tries to be? No. It is as frustrating as it could have been? No. The gameplay: A fluent, Easy to Get Hard to Master philosophy will keep you going at trying to see the entire width of the system until the very end, especially if you're a casual like me. You see, I like Dark Souls, but what I liked about it is that the most complex    A good game.

    Is it as good as the Dark Souls it tries to be? No.
    It is as frustrating as it could have been? No.

    The gameplay: A fluent, Easy to Get Hard to Master philosophy will keep you going at trying to see the entire width of the system until the very end, especially if you're a casual like me. You see, I like Dark Souls, but what I liked about it is that the most complex spells and skills could be performed by me pressing one of the shoulder buttons.
    Not in Nioh-Town, you want to do a complex backflip after recharge with a spin and a trio-stab? Gotta be in the right stance with the right weapon with the right skill using a button combination at the right time.
    While this made having a mountain-size of weapons, like in Dark Souls, unnecassery, since you had a lot more to do with a few weapons, and thus wasn't a bad idea, it also meant that people who don't find the time to master the system feel it has been wasted the entire game. Kind of like trying to Parry in DS1, only in here it works better, so Plus for Nioh.

    The Story: Taking history and kicking it around until it makes sense for your game is cool. I don't mind alternate histories of periods and settings I don't know anything about. What I do mind is a series of cutscenes and characters that are presumably important historical figures told me, having some moment say in the story, and we move on. In its Spiritual-Predecessor, Dark Souls, if you wanted to know the Lore that badly, you sat around and read rings. I just want the puppy soul-eater off the guy. Yeah, I know there's the Skip-button, but I feel like if I skip anymore cutscenes I won't get anything of what is going on, and I won't be able to sit down and read rings later to get it!

    Level design: Probably a bad choice to let history limit you on this one. I never felt the levels were that different, and even when they were different visually, I can't say I felt they were beyond similar gauntlets. Maybe its because I did most of the sidequests, and a lot of them repeat and recycle the areas to submission, trying to add length to the game, whilst in the Predecessor (DS, if you didn't get it up to now) the game was long because you had to figure out where to go next, you were the only thing limiting your progression. In this game, even after doing all the side-missions, I ended up feeling underpowered for the end. So what does it say of people rushing out to do the main game before doing the rest of the side-missions? I can imagine it'll be frustrating.

    Summary: It's a good way to spend your time if you don't have enough Dark Souls in your blood. When in doubt, unload this and reload Bloodborne, you'll notice significant improvements and less japanese history.    … Expand
  40. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    A Dark Souls clone? Nope. I feel like Nioh differentiates itself from the pack. It has a very unique fighting style and very challenging bosses even though none might not be especially memorable.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    An intense, fast paced, and brutal game that was challenging but incredibly fun. The side quests were pretty repetitive and some annoying elements were present, but everything else was just great.
  44. YoJiEx
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    Nioh is a fantastic entry for Team Ninja and definitely makes the case for the new Action RPB Dark Souls-esque genre. I loved the combat speed and fluidity. The co-op elements are unique and element and, like DS, fail to truly allow for a full co-op experience (at this point) but nonetheless offer an absolutely enjoyable random PvE co-op experience.

    My only complaint is that the same    Nioh is a fantastic entry for Team Ninja and definitely makes the case for the new Action RPB Dark Souls-esque genre. I loved the combat speed and fluidity. The co-op elements are unique and element and, like DS, fail to truly allow for a full co-op experience (at this point) but nonetheless offer an absolutely enjoyable random PvE co-op experience.

    My only complaint is that the same enemies are recycled throughout the game which takes away from the overall enjoyment. The boss fights are usually fantastic and challenging and keep the game moving forward.

    The weapon and armor system can be overwhelming but the massive amounts of options are very much welcomed.

    Overall, this is a fantastic game and hopefully the start of something big in the future of Action RPG games from Team Ninja.    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. legendarybad
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Nioh has good gameplay with a simple story and narrative, an evolution of the status of characters, equipment and skills that are evident. The game is fun. With evolved skills, it’s easier to kill enemies. But it's a lot of fun. The graphics and soundtrack are nothing special. What draws the most attention in the game is to drop items and skills what you can conquer.

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

    Nioh possui uma jogabilidade boa com uma historia e narrativa simples, a evolução do personagem em status,equipamentos e habilidades é evidente o que torna divertido, conforme a evolução o jogo se torna mais fácil. Porém é muito divertido. Os gráficos e trilha sonora são bons nada de especial. O que mais chama atenção no jogo é o drop de itens e as habilidades que você pode conquistar.    … Expand
  47. Ekul
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    Nioh successfully takes Fromsoftware's Dark Souls formula and adds a dark feudal Japan aesthetic too it. While there are plenty of Dark Souls clones out on the market, very few of them come close to capturing what makes that series so special. Nioh doesn't QUITE reach those heights, but it comes pretty damn close.
  48. caiobruno007
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Pensava que seria apenas mais uma cópia de Dark Souls, mas ele conseguiu ser original e ter sua identidade própria.

    Bem desafiador e repetitivo. O maior ponto positivo dele foi um modo de game que permite dois players progredirem juntos a campanha inteira, diferente do método tradicional de ser invocado que existe desde Dark Souls, que por sinal também esta presente aqui.
  49. HTGamer
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Nioh is a Soulslike game, but it doesn't just copy the acclaimed FROM Software's series, it adds its own ideas and has its own identity.

    What sets Nioh apart from the Souls series is a much better and more robust combat system, which can be tailored to your style. The gameplay rhythm is similar to Bloodborne, if not even faster, thanks to the 60 fps of the action mode. There are no bugs    Nioh is a Soulslike game, but it doesn't just copy the acclaimed FROM Software's series, it adds its own ideas and has its own identity.

    What sets Nioh apart from the Souls series is a much better and more robust combat system, which can be tailored to your style. The gameplay rhythm is similar to Bloodborne, if not even faster, thanks to the 60 fps of the action mode. There are no bugs and glitches. The art style focuses on Japan's Sengoku period. Enemies are quite repetitive after many hours, but the various boss fights are well balanced and fairly challenging and innovative. Particularly human bosses are the most difficult because they are fast and nimble, but you can always summon another player to help you out. Unfortunately there is currently no online PvP mode (aside from summoning AI-controlled Revenants with equipment based on players who got killed online), but Team Ninja have promised such a mode will be available as a free update in the near future.

    However, Nioh doesn't have the mystery and sophisticated lore of Dark Souls, nor a unified map. It's got a story with cut-scenes, loosely based on historical events, but the plot is nonsensical and just an excuse to slay demons. The game has many self-contained levels that are pretty expansive in all axes, full of traps and loot and enemies, but they are not united. On the other hand the lack of an open world makes loading times much faster than the Souls games. You will be cut down and in 5 seconds you are ready to go, whereas in Dark Souls you may have to wait for up to a whole minute. Menus are a bit difficult to decipher at first, but you will get used to them.

    Nioh is Team Ninja's first attemp at making a Souls-like game, and they succeeded in their goal. I hope they make another game in the future, after finishing Nioh's DLCs. My 8/10 score reflects the current state of the game. I 'll update when the online PvP mode is released, and may give the game another point in the final score depending on the PvP mode's quality.    … Expand
  50. roundtablegamer
    Feb 9, 2017
    8
    NIOH Review
    ICE, Gamers of the Round Table
    Team Ninja and director Fumihiko Yasuda, who has worked on other team ninja games in the past such as Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has brought us an all-new IP with the title of NIOH developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Does it live up to the challenge it promised or does it fall down in history? Story: Set in the Sengoku Period in    NIOH Review
    ICE, Gamers of the Round Table

    Team Ninja and director Fumihiko Yasuda, who has worked on other team ninja games in the past such as Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has brought us an all-new IP with the title of NIOH developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Does it live up to the challenge it promised or does it fall down in history?
    Story: Set in the Sengoku Period in Japan, you play as the protagonist named William. William comes from the west; his purpose in Japan is to pursue an enemy by the name of Edward Kelley. When you arrive in Japan you find how easy it is to make enemies, unfortunately in this case, it is Tokugawa and his assistant Hattori. While you progress through the game you realize that Edward Kelley is making your journey more difficult using dark arts.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is almost exactly like the Dark Souls series, but with some variety. Through the journey of NIOH, you use an arsenal of samurai weapons and skills, but this game is no walk in the park; it is extremely difficult. The smaller enemies you can approach and strike three times (usually) to kill them, but the bigger enemies require skill: timing, managing your stamina, and using the battle area to your advantage is required in order to defeat the bigger demons. As you progress through the game you will acquire better weapons, armor, and unlock better skills with experience points you gain through victory. You will come across a variety of weapons including katanas, bows and wooden hammers.
    Conclusion: NIOH is a game that took me by surprise. Although the game was incredibly frustrating, it was rewarding every time I defeated a boss; I felt like I really accomplished something. I could not help but love this game from the time era, to the culture and the weapons of the Samurai, something that has always fascinated me. NIOH was something very new to me as a gamer, and I could not put it down. With great action and a compelling story, this game is definitely worth picking up if you are fans of the Dark Souls series, or are looking for a challenge.

    NIOH 8/10    … Expand
  51. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Un gran souls like con mecanicas diferentes y una historia buena. En ocasiones más dificil que los souls sin los amuletos magicos claro... si no es algo mas sencillo. ahun asi es un gran gran titulo.
  52. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    I picked up nioh for free off ps+ and finally got around to playing, what a challenging but rewarding game. Levels are creative and beautiful to look at. Fighting system is deep and different from any game I've played before. The loot system is extensive and overwhelming. The story is a little convoluted but is definitely not the main focus of the game. The difficulty on this game isI picked up nioh for free off ps+ and finally got around to playing, what a challenging but rewarding game. Levels are creative and beautiful to look at. Fighting system is deep and different from any game I've played before. The loot system is extensive and overwhelming. The story is a little convoluted but is definitely not the main focus of the game. The difficulty on this game is hard but gets more manageable once you unlock talisman. Skill tree is deep and can be confusing. Boss fights are all rememberable and unique. This is a long ass game if you try and do all quests. Nioh was worthy of my time and I'll be looking forward to nioh 2.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. Hughishness
    Feb 14, 2017
    8
    Very enjoyable game. Combat can be brutal it is very important to take your time and carefully read and use the walkthrough or it can be frustrating to the point of quitting, which I almost did. Gave it a second chance and restarted this time being very thorough and am having much more success this time.
    Pros
    Combat system is new and very engaging Loot system is fun and aesthetically    Very enjoyable game. Combat can be brutal it is very important to take your time and carefully read and use the walkthrough or it can be frustrating to the point of quitting, which I almost did. Gave it a second chance and restarted this time being very thorough and am having much more success this time.
    Pros
    Combat system is new and very engaging
    Loot system is fun and aesthetically pleasing
    Upgrade system is tailored to multiple play styles
    Enviroments are nice and diverse leading encouraging player strategy
    Cons
    Graphics are OK
    Story is bland (Team Ninja not a surprise)
    Difficulty requires some obstinance on the players part to avoid rage quitting    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. Kamikazeshocki
    May 7, 2017
    8
    I have to admit, that I only cleared Nioh 50%. I am a Dark Souls veteran so that was why I bought this game. The combat combined with the difficulty is amazing and bloodpumping (the bosses are awesome). The downside to Nioh is, it get's repetitive very very fast. Compared to Dark Souls 1,3 and Bloodborne the level design, the atmosphere and the creature desing is inferior.
    Honestly I    I have to admit, that I only cleared Nioh 50%. I am a Dark Souls veteran so that was why I bought this game. The combat combined with the difficulty is amazing and bloodpumping (the bosses are awesome). The downside to Nioh is, it get's repetitive very very fast. Compared to Dark Souls 1,3 and Bloodborne the level design, the atmosphere and the creature desing is inferior.
    Honestly I found myself putting in other games after completing 1-2 levels everytime. I never got bored AT ALL by any Souls Borne game. I had more fun with Horizon Zero Dawn and Nier Automata this year. But don't get me wrong, it's a very good game. If you like action games, difficult games, or Dark Souls you should maybe buy this. Someday I might complete this game to honor it at least.    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. GamerBrain101
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    As I originally delved into the mystical realms of Japanese folklore I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and versatility of the combat system. As a gamer who enjoys creating builds and min-maxing their characters this game offered this quality in abundance. There are obvious comparisons to be made with the Bloodsouls games which have possibly become my favourite franchise of recentAs I originally delved into the mystical realms of Japanese folklore I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and versatility of the combat system. As a gamer who enjoys creating builds and min-maxing their characters this game offered this quality in abundance. There are obvious comparisons to be made with the Bloodsouls games which have possibly become my favourite franchise of recent years (maybe with the exception of The Witcher trilogy - even the first one) however Nioh is still able to forge an individual identity of its own.

    There are many things that I enjoyed on my playthrough of Nioh from the unique and innovative combat system to the some of the more creatively designed bosses. It is occasionally difficult but I've never felt utterly overwhelmed by any particular enemy as they have always simply required a combination of the correct approach and practice.

    Mid-way through my playthrough of Nioh however I did find that I was becoming incredibly bored and it became a chore to continue. This I believe was caused primarily by the repetition of enemies and environments which was failing to produce a world of any interest or curiosity. The mission levels were equivocally bland and tedious as I began to rush through a mission on a level that I had already completed a few time before. Equally the plot was disappointing and dull (I did read the additional information provided) which meant that I failed to invest in either the world or the characters on my playthrough. It seemed to devolve into a standard loot-based grind which is fine most of the time but I tend to play these games in-between other games.

    There are many things to love about Nioh and if you like difficult games which require you to micro manage your inventory and character stats then I would really suggest that you try this game. I'll continue to dip into Nioh at regular intervals but I can't justify a score higher than a 7 for the reasons outlined above.    … Expand
  66. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 9, 2017
    8
    My first dive into the "souls-bourne" genre of games, and I've got to say. Wow. Colour me impressed! Great challenge, and a heck of a lot of fun! The story is rubbish but the combat is impeccable!

    Because of it I went out and got Bloodborne too! Definitely a great way to get into this genre of punishing games without having ridiculously slow combat!
  67. ron2
    Aug 20, 2017
    8
    Lot of depth here - many ways to play although defence critical. Ninja gaiden meets dark souls with a touch of many others. Smithing system a little odd to enjoy but designed to stop armour weapon exploits. Interesting hybrid with potential for further development that needs stronger story lines to succeed I think
  68. Uniqe
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Not a particular fan of the genres because it will leave me frustrated for the duration of the game, although the story is nice and I love the idea that you can use different types of weapon, enemy are challenging and the system is straightforward and simple to understand.
  69. jrdnnn
    Jan 11, 2019
    8
    Crushingly difficult but immensely enjoyable, Nioh is definitely a game to get lost in. It is The scale of the loot system alone is staggering, not to mention the replayable missions, multiple difficulty levels, great online play (co-op or PvE), endless stat builds, thorough weapon customisation and intuitive crafting. Combat is deceivingly deep, with one of five weapon classes accompaniedCrushingly difficult but immensely enjoyable, Nioh is definitely a game to get lost in. It is The scale of the loot system alone is staggering, not to mention the replayable missions, multiple difficulty levels, great online play (co-op or PvE), endless stat builds, thorough weapon customisation and intuitive crafting. Combat is deceivingly deep, with one of five weapon classes accompanied by numerous skills, combos and training missions. The weapons are truly different and make playing Nioh with each a different experience. The spear is heavy yet elegant, the kusarigama fast and unique, the sword trustworthy and versatile. The low, mid and high stance system and ki (stamina) system contribute to make battling in Nioh a sheer joy. It is fast, aggressive and heart-pounding in every instance, and wrong moves can genuinely cost you your life in a millisecond, even in the final region. Bosses are always challenging, and many have refreshing takes on battling. The difficulty of Nioh is, admittedly, a bit on the cheap side at times - you will never reach a point in this game where you can totally breeze through missions unless you grind like crazy (a viable pursuit in the end-game). One-hits can sometimes feel unfair and some bosses have ridiculously hard to avoid killer combos, but I managed to beat all main and side content - never give up!

    The art direction of Nioh is probably its main selling point next to the fluid combat. It drips in style, with every single aspect fitting of the feudal Japan environment. Music, text, costumes, architecture, lore...everything is perfectly realised and surprisingly vibrant in a otherwise dreary war-torn world. Guardian Spirits are a particular highlight for me; seeing a ghostly flame-coated phoenix or a huge water dragon erupt from your character to do battle with your enemies never gets boring, and their 'Living Weapon' function is visual treat AND powerful combat maneuver.

    Story-wise, Nioh falls down. The plot is bare-bones and often non-sensical, but it is fun to see genuine Japanese historical figures in a world of demons and spirits. From real-life ninjas, samurai and nobles to the figureheads at the front of the country-consuming war, it's cool to experience a (highly exaggerated) true(-ish) story! The pacing of the game suffers from the mission-based format, which is fun for dipping in and out of, but detracts from the already floundering storyline. Sub-missions are, to be fair, usually quite fun despite re-using levels, and are ALWAYS worthwhile loot-wise. If I'm totally honest, by the end I was SO ready to finish the game, despite enjoying it. It is exhausting in many ways but I loved it nonetheless.

    Although it became a little bit of a slog towards the end and the difficulty isn't as neat as it could be, Nioh is undoubtedly a fantastic game and doesn't deserve to be remembered as a copycat of another game series. It has so many unique, fun and well-designed aspects to its gameplay, and it totally stands by itself in my opinion. But, ultimately, its gorgeous setting is easily one of the more complete and successful stylistic directions I've had the pleasure of playing. It's charming and beautiful and I know that once I've recovered from the experience, I'll be back for more!    … Expand
  70. ty92
    Oct 18, 2019
    8
    I really like this game so far. I will update when I'm done but so far so good. Only thing I dont like is the save points are too far from each other. Its better than Dark Souls though. The combat is amazing.
  71. Grahl1
    Sep 25, 2018
    8
    Nioh is indeed amazing. As a Souls veteran, at first I was getting frustrated because the difficulty is about 3 to 4 times higher than Souls games. Lots of one-shot attacks. But you can definitely manage, and even if the average player won't be able to breeze through most bosses after a couple of playthroughs like in Souls, you get used to it. However, going into NG+ I became deeplyNioh is indeed amazing. As a Souls veteran, at first I was getting frustrated because the difficulty is about 3 to 4 times higher than Souls games. Lots of one-shot attacks. But you can definitely manage, and even if the average player won't be able to breeze through most bosses after a couple of playthroughs like in Souls, you get used to it. However, going into NG+ I became deeply frustrated with the difficulty and just stopped playing. And this coming from the most hardcore Souls fan you'll ever find. Souls is difficult but fair, Nioh is borderline masochistic. And I still have nightmares of being one-shot (just kidding).… Expand
  72. Snowadian
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    I was happy to come across this Samurai gem on the PS4. I really enjoyed the combat and game mechanics, and world building was top notch. I absolutely hated the boss format. A hard game is fine, but unbeatable bosses take away from the whole experience for me. The inventory system was a nightmare too. I spent more time working on my stats then I ever wanted too. Brilliant game thatI was happy to come across this Samurai gem on the PS4. I really enjoyed the combat and game mechanics, and world building was top notch. I absolutely hated the boss format. A hard game is fine, but unbeatable bosses take away from the whole experience for me. The inventory system was a nightmare too. I spent more time working on my stats then I ever wanted too. Brilliant game that desperately needs a story mode. When games are this hard, I think its great that it provides hardcore gamers the challenge they are looking for, however I believe a large majority of us though would like a "boss skip" button.… Expand
  73. Top_Yozhik
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Harder then "Souls", similar to sekiro due to setting, stamina system and killing strikes. Graphics is poor even for 2012, not to mention 2019. Cut-scenes are terrible too. But all these weaknesses are nothing against this lovely gameplay. You WILL die, you HAVE TO remember laxities of your enemies, you MUST tryhard and you will be REWARDED for that. A "must-have" project for "Souls" andHarder then "Souls", similar to sekiro due to setting, stamina system and killing strikes. Graphics is poor even for 2012, not to mention 2019. Cut-scenes are terrible too. But all these weaknesses are nothing against this lovely gameplay. You WILL die, you HAVE TO remember laxities of your enemies, you MUST tryhard and you will be REWARDED for that. A "must-have" project for "Souls" and Senghoku period fans. All the others may bypass.… Expand
  74. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Graphics 7/10
    Playability 8/10
    Entertainment 8/10
    Overall 8/10
    I was not able to finish the game but I enjoyed it.
  75. Sagaris918
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    I spent over 600 hours in this game, so I obviously liked it. Let's start with the good things:

    + feudal Japan history is very intriguing, and this game can be a good starting point to learn more about the subject + the combat system is deep and complex, but more important is fun. It is also very fluid and responsive, especially when playing in Action Mode (which penalizes the graphics    I spent over 600 hours in this game, so I obviously liked it. Let's start with the good things:

    + feudal Japan history is very intriguing, and this game can be a good starting point to learn more about the subject
    + the combat system is deep and complex, but more important is fun. It is also very fluid and responsive, especially when playing in Action Mode (which penalizes the graphics but keeps the frame rate close to 60 fps in almost every situation)
    + there are lots of weapons and armors which can be customized to get specific bonuses, allowing the players to create their own build that suits their combat style. I also enjoyed collecting them and reading their description
    + the game is hard and offers a good challenge
    + OSTs are nice

    Sadly there are some issues that can't be overlooked:

    - enemies painfully lack in variety (some of them are recycled several times with different colors, and main bosses are often reused as mini bosses for both main and sub missions)
    - same goes for the maps. They are too often recycled for sub missions
    - as a result of the two previous points, sub quests are not really interesting
    - OSTs are often reused as well (minor issue, but detracts something from the experience)

    Conclusions: the game is very good but needs more variety. Hopefully Nioh 2 will improve in this aspect. Also a model viewer for weapons and armors would be great.    … Expand
  76. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Great chalange for DS fans, but this game and world doesn't even come close to FromSoftware universe. Very decent game and that's all.
  77. hknyrbkn
    Oct 16, 2019
    8
    Nioh is a fun game with each quest feeling like a beginning of a new adventure. It is hard, I died to Onryoki for a hundred times, until I figured out how to play. It is relentless but gives you so many tools to work with. Your blondie Dutch character does feel like he's getting better at things "Japan", unlike Sekiro, who just dies twice and nothing more.
  78. MadnessisRising
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Nioh is a really great game but it is not perfect. I really liked the overall look of the game. The story was ok and entertaining but it could be better. Gameplay and combat couldn't be better! That's what makes this game so great. All the options and skilltrees were way too much in my opinion. I barely used nothing of all that stuff. On the one hand it's simply too much reading into allNioh is a really great game but it is not perfect. I really liked the overall look of the game. The story was ok and entertaining but it could be better. Gameplay and combat couldn't be better! That's what makes this game so great. All the options and skilltrees were way too much in my opinion. I barely used nothing of all that stuff. On the one hand it's simply too much reading into all of that on the other hand it makes the game extremely easy with slowing the enemys or revive after death. Looking back the magic and ninja-skilltree is a great way for people who don't want a soulslike-game.
    What I absolutely don't like is the looting in the game. Every weak enemy drops around 2 clothes or a weapon... it's super confusing and unnecessary. (that's exactly what I don't like in Diablo 3) The second big point which bothered me were all those side-quests. I would be fine with it, if they aren't necessary for beating this game. If you don't play them you are extremely underleveled. Why I don't like them? Because they are the same areas which i played some minutes before in the main quest... Without story or a special boss, really boring!    … Expand
  79. kostokc
    Sep 16, 2022
    8
    Very steep learning curve. Once you learn it the game becomes very enjoyable and not too hard anymore.
  80. enemycamper
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Strong core mechanics with plenty of versatility and room for mastery.
    Varied and engaging level design.
    Lacking in enemy variety compared to its length.
    Loot mechanics overburden you with too many items.
  81. joel_tdl
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    No es un sistema de combate, es EL sistema de combate.

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

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Así, tal cual el titulo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    INNOVACIÓN:
    El juego toma prestado elementos de otras franquicias, pero su sistema de combate es tan increíble y bien realizado que no queda duda de que es la piedra angular de Nioh. Ninguno de los juegos con que Nioh ha sido comparado tiene un sistema ten pulido, adictivo y sólido.    … Expand
  82. Jonasluas
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Un juego con una historia muy rara, de ahi en fuera la dificultad es muy retadora con agregados para el personaje bastos, bueno y con gran jugabilidad
  83. memokmo
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    good game.
    Gameplay is so satisfying and fast. Bosses are really good too.
    But area designs are no way near dark souls games. Mission areas are isolated. That is not good for a souls-like game. And enemy designs repeat too much. Side missions are really bad and extremely hard.
  84. MikhailSilva
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    This is a very complex RPG game that has a huge gap on dificulty beetwen regular enemies and bosses. You have to be prone to study boss fights on youtube, have good reflexes for dodging and be a calm and pacient person. This game may cause stress and anger wich can lead to heart problems and cancer.
  85. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Good
    Score.....................Amazing
  86. Volyros
    Mar 1, 2021
    8
    Excellent souls like game with fantastic japan art! 160 hours of pleasure! Fantastic combat system, challenging mission and very good music!
  87. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Juegazo con identidad propia, dificil hasta romper el mando. Personalmente de lo poco que no me gusta es el sistema de loot, por lo demas genial.
  88. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    A nice Soulsklike, with deep build variety, a good story and a combat system hard to master but rewarding. The rpg aspect also allows you to minmax your build and break the game, if you want to.

    However, the difficulty is not perfectly balanced there are way too many oneshots, and some enemies are too spongy.
  89. stillfeedom
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Nioh it's a great game, based on souls like type of game it will be provide you with a challenging but rewarding experience , different locations and great set o weapon to choose I give 8/10 solely cus the movement are bit sluggish so they impact the experience but overall a solid game
  90. Clemontide
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Great Game, but very hard, if you are not used to soul-like games. Loved the graphics and the music
  91. arPod
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Наиграв 600 часов в эту игру имею очень странные чувства, с одной стороны игра в 2020 уже почти не актуальна, во многих смыслах Nioh многим не понравиться, есть моменты из-за которых я не хочу возвращаться (лучше уж в Nioh2). Ну все таки это хорошая игра заслуживающая своих денег, к тому же щас можно взять неказистый порт на PC за 900р со всеми dlc, будь они не ладны, на дополнения мнениеНаиграв 600 часов в эту игру имею очень странные чувства, с одной стороны игра в 2020 уже почти не актуальна, во многих смыслах Nioh многим не понравиться, есть моменты из-за которых я не хочу возвращаться (лучше уж в Nioh2). Ну все таки это хорошая игра заслуживающая своих денег, к тому же щас можно взять неказистый порт на PC за 900р со всеми dlc, будь они не ладны, на дополнения мнение я писать конечно не буду, в принципе 8.4 вполне заслужено.… Expand
  92. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Nioh is a samurai Souls-like, and it was an important game that helped me developed my passion for the Soulsborne games.

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

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

    Nevertheless, Nioh is still a great game that can be enjoyed by Soulsborne veterans and newcomers alike.    … Expand
  93. StrohNamiX
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Story / Character.: Things were happening. i don't know why and I don't care. The star of this game is the gameplay. Please don't buy it for the story...

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

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

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

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

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

    Result.: 8 / 10. The story and graphics don't impact the rating as much as they aren't really that important for this kind of game.    … Expand
  94. Yugasami
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Для удобства разделю мнение на разделы.

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

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

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

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

    Вердикт:
    Играть очень приятно, глубина и отзывчивость боевой системы, а также её разнообразность, вызывают зависимость и забываешь обо всех недостатках игры.
    Рекомендую фанатам соулс игр и слэшеров, а также фанатам темы самураев и ниндзя.    … Expand
  95. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    عالم غريب وقصة غريبه وقدرات غريبة أضافت طابعا جميلا للعبة ومع الصعوبة القوية تكون اللعبة جميلة
  96. Red-Eyes
    Jul 20, 2021
    8
    Simply put this is the best soulslike not made by FromSoftware. Although I have a lot to b*tch about it I really liked Nioh experience and already put the second game in my queue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What really seals the deal is the atmosphere. The graphics are so beautiful and so colored playing through most main levels is a joy. Despite its problems Nioh is way worth it for soulslike aficionados.    … Expand
  97. TheRagingReject
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    It's basically basically perfect. But it's unfair. Yes you can master this game. But..... You HAVE to play a specific way. Otherwise you'll die. Skill ain't really the name of the game. It's learning how the game needs you to play to beat the enemy. It's frustrating a lot of times. The only reason it's not a 10 is it doesn't respond to certain button presses and you die at no fault of yourIt's basically basically perfect. But it's unfair. Yes you can master this game. But..... You HAVE to play a specific way. Otherwise you'll die. Skill ain't really the name of the game. It's learning how the game needs you to play to beat the enemy. It's frustrating a lot of times. The only reason it's not a 10 is it doesn't respond to certain button presses and you die at no fault of your own. Definitely isn't enough to learn the enemy and be well leveled and know the area like in Dark Souls. So that's the major set back… Expand
  98. Guados
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My top PS4/PS5 list
    1. Ghost of Tsushima 9,7/10
    2. God of War 9,5/10
    3. Other for TOP3 Meme    … Expand
  99. Fredavila
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    Un digno juego estilo estilo soul, una historia un poco confusa en la manera de contar pero excelente jugabilidad.
  100. EazyRyder99
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    Nioh mi ha veramente stupito. Un combat sistem veramente appagante pieno di abilità che si possono sbloccare man mano che si progredisce nella storia. Consigliato a chi vuole affrontare una sfida impegnativa in cui il livello di difficoltà è abbastanza alto. La trama lascia un po a desiderare ma non mancano colpi di scena e momenti in cui sarete coinvolti con i fatti accaduti. NonNioh mi ha veramente stupito. Un combat sistem veramente appagante pieno di abilità che si possono sbloccare man mano che si progredisce nella storia. Consigliato a chi vuole affrontare una sfida impegnativa in cui il livello di difficoltà è abbastanza alto. La trama lascia un po a desiderare ma non mancano colpi di scena e momenti in cui sarete coinvolti con i fatti accaduti. Non lasciatevi influenzare dalle prime ore di gioco in cui morirete molte volte. Col passare del tempo padroneggiando il gameplay si farà molta meno fatica. Per chi è appassionato di souls-like questo titolo è assolutamente consigliato ma anche per chi non ama il souls perché la struttura di gioco è molto meno criptica. Gioco che va assolutamente provato!… Expand
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#8 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#10 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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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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