Nioh

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8.3

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  1. serges17
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    An incredibly good combination of Dark Souls, Ninja Gaiden and Diablo. This game has a lot to offer:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    NIOH is a great game, I have spent about 60 hrs and the game is worth every penny invested because is very addictive and the combat is complex and very spectacular. I higly recommend to buy this game, As a player and person this game has changed my life for good be because I learned to be a more patient, prudent and more determined person.    … Expand
  2. Grald
    Sep 24, 2021
    0
    It's so difficult that it's unplayable. I played Souls and Sekiro, but this is on another level. This people are really making fun of me. At least it was free with PsPlus.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Walt17
    Jan 30, 2020
    3
    Noioso, ambientazione anonima a tratti, boss mediocri, senso di progressione assente
  7. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Good
    Score.....................Amazing
  8. ViperXT
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    Another one of those Dark Souls copies, this time not well done. Game controls were simple, with frustrating elements of camera work to make it more difficult than it needed to be. Story was not interesting. The graphics were sub par and the color was mostly dark and grey.
  9. OliRock92
    Aug 17, 2021
    0
    Perfect for masochists who cannot get a partner but own a PS4. 10/10 for masochists. As for everyone else, what you will find here is a bland, boring experience. PS3 level graphics, uninspired audio, an incredibly small variety of ennemies and absolutely 0 originality. Team Ninja simply threw a LITTLE bit of japanese folklore into Dark Souls. There really is nothing to see here. And that'sPerfect for masochists who cannot get a partner but own a PS4. 10/10 for masochists. As for everyone else, what you will find here is a bland, boring experience. PS3 level graphics, uninspired audio, an incredibly small variety of ennemies and absolutely 0 originality. Team Ninja simply threw a LITTLE bit of japanese folklore into Dark Souls. There really is nothing to see here. And that's without even mentionning the BS difficulty too. This game is a grind fest. Ennemies all have stats miles above yours. That's it. That's the difficulty. There is no getting good here, just getting better stats to raise your chances of victory, dodging the same repetitive ennemy attacks over and over. At some point, you get bored, you lose focus, you get hit twice and you die. You then repawn at a shrine. Doesn't sound too bad, right? Well, think again, because when you die, you lose ALL of the EXP you gained. You have to spend it at the shrines to raise 1 stat at a time by ONE. Die before you spend your exp, lose it. So, it could have redeemed itself by being a cool grinding game in which you see your character getting stronger and stronger, but it fails at that too. Really, there's nothing here. Well, unless you're a lonely masochist. Have fun, masochists!… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    عالم غريب وقصة غريبه وقدرات غريبة أضافت طابعا جميلا للعبة ومع الصعوبة القوية تكون اللعبة جميلة
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. JohnTargaryen
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, a temática e a jogabilidade são muito boas, fortemente recomendado para fãs de dark souls
  22. 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
  23. akakhalifa22323
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    This game shows how from software were lazy with Darksouls 3. Why? because Nioh have :

    More content Story that isn't hidden under item description. Stable Coop and summon system Combat system Crafting and weapons upgrading Fashion More playable Character Different skill point for each section like magic, ninjutsu and samurai skill and a lot more because this is just for the    This game shows how from software were lazy with Darksouls 3. Why? because Nioh have :

    More content
    Story that isn't hidden under item description.
    Stable Coop and summon system
    Combat system
    Crafting and weapons upgrading
    Fashion
    More playable Character
    Different skill point for each section like magic, ninjutsu and samurai skill

    and a lot more because this is just for the first section of the game.    … Expand
  24. Worm_TV
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    I felt compelled to create an account just to review this game, as so far (20 hours in) I am obsessed.

    Starting off, if you are a souls/bloodborne fan you WILL love this. The combat is tight and very easy to comprehend after a few hours. It is different in some ways with different stances and is a lot of fun getting to try them out on bosses. I love the loot system and it keeps things    I felt compelled to create an account just to review this game, as so far (20 hours in) I am obsessed.

    Starting off, if you are a souls/bloodborne fan you WILL love this. The combat is tight and very easy to comprehend after a few hours. It is different in some ways with different stances and is a lot of fun getting to try them out on bosses. I love the loot system and it keeps things interesting, especially knowing that a difficult character will probably give you something awesome. I don't find it as difficult as a souls game, but still very punishing none the less. I really love the characters and story, adding in actual characters from samurai history and folklore. The graphics are great, especially if you have a ps4 pro with 30 frames in 4k or 60 frames 1080p. I played in both 4k and 1080p and never really noticed a frame rate drop, espcially when compared to the drops you would find in a souls game (sorry for comparing).

    Bottom line is, you should play this, even if you aren't a masochistic souls fan. The loot and progression is very fun and a good addition for this style of game. Also, wanted to make sure this game is getting the praise it deserves, and not to be **** on by a fan boy of a different console.    … Expand
  25. ivanhellsing
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Damm, cant explain how coll is this game.
    If you like bloodborne and Darksouls you really will enjoy this.
    And man, if you like samurais, this is your game.
  26. juank_c
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Tiene el alma de Dark Souls pero una identidad propia, detallista y realista. Un excelente control para uno de los mejores y satisfactorios sistemas de combate.
  27. Ramb0sCorner
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh clearly takes its direction from the Souls series but does it right. The story is very interesting and the game play is exceptional. The fluidity of the movements is on par with the greatest out there. If you are a fan of the Souls series or Bloodborne this game is for you. This game will test your might, determination, your heart. This game is what we all have been asking for when itNioh clearly takes its direction from the Souls series but does it right. The story is very interesting and the game play is exceptional. The fluidity of the movements is on par with the greatest out there. If you are a fan of the Souls series or Bloodborne this game is for you. This game will test your might, determination, your heart. This game is what we all have been asking for when it comes to games that wont hold your hand, that the enemies don't seem like bullet dummies. This is a GOTY contender very easily. Don't miss out.… Expand
  28. GloriousDuck
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    A must-play for souls fans. My only criticism is that the games environments are lacking compared to souls games in terms of art-direction. Level design itself is very good though.

    The game is incredible especially considering that it is a new IP. Tons of replay value.
  29. Bigredbearded
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Wow. This game is amazing in every aspect except graphics. (I chose 60fps) Many souls comparisons but this game has more passion in its structure and mechanics. If Souls/Bloodborne came together with the mechanics and structure of Nioh it may be the best thing since sliced heads. Bread. I meant bread, guys....
  30. 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
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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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