Nioh

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. fantasticknight
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Nioh - this is another masterpiece from the creators of Ninja Gaiden. And I assure you that it does not seem to Bloodborne and Dark Souls.
    Nioh - is much more complex and dangerous. He punishes even the most professional players, and nothing compares to this game.
    Atmosphere + The combat system + (masterpiece) History + Quests + Characters + Locations + (with the PS4 Pro game    Nioh - this is another masterpiece from the creators of Ninja Gaiden. And I assure you that it does not seem to Bloodborne and Dark Souls.
    Nioh - is much more complex and dangerous. He punishes even the most professional players, and nothing compares to this game.

    Atmosphere +
    The combat system + (masterpiece)
    History +
    Quests +
    Characters +
    Locations + (with the PS4 Pro game looks great)
    Optimization + (stable 30/60 FPS)
    I am very pleased that Team Ninja are back and made a revolution after the last part. Who loves hardcore and pain - you just have to play this masterpiece!    … Expand
  2. maxcraigwell
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    Cracking game! There are lots of comparison being drawn to the Souls games and Bloodborne but for me this game feels much more akin to Ninja Gaiden Sigma which was the first game I bought on PS3 and absolutely loved it. Combat is so much faster than Souls and combos are incredibly satisfying. This is a hardcore game but personally I have found it to be much easier than Souls/BloodborneCracking game! There are lots of comparison being drawn to the Souls games and Bloodborne but for me this game feels much more akin to Ninja Gaiden Sigma which was the first game I bought on PS3 and absolutely loved it. Combat is so much faster than Souls and combos are incredibly satisfying. This is a hardcore game but personally I have found it to be much easier than Souls/Bloodborne (which admittedly I've only played tiny amounts of) so if you're put off by the extreme difficulty aspect I'd still encourage you to give it a try, just accept that you will die a lot!… Expand
  3. Cj_Fongs
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    When you completely understand the mechanics of this game, ESPECIALLY everything in the blacksmith area, then this game is a 9.6/10. It took me around 25 hours of gameplay and some google searching to completely understand the game so don't panic if you're lost at first. I scored the game 9.6 and not 10 because of the lack of character in William. Specifically, he seems to have almost noWhen you completely understand the mechanics of this game, ESPECIALLY everything in the blacksmith area, then this game is a 9.6/10. It took me around 25 hours of gameplay and some google searching to completely understand the game so don't panic if you're lost at first. I scored the game 9.6 and not 10 because of the lack of character in William. Specifically, he seems to have almost no emotion and that kind of affects the mood of the story. Anyway, buy the game if you are into stuff like souls games, blood-borne, or simply love to have a huge variety in weapon and armor choices.… Expand
  4. BLK99
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos de hack and slash de la nueva generacion, el combate es todo un espectaculo, en lo tecnico y lo visual, y la curva de dificultad es variable segun la habilidad del jugador, pero las posibilidades de experimentar en los combates son increiblemente amplias, gracias a las herramientas, algo que no pasa demasiado con juegos del mismo genero, los enemigos siempreEs uno de los mejores juegos de hack and slash de la nueva generacion, el combate es todo un espectaculo, en lo tecnico y lo visual, y la curva de dificultad es variable segun la habilidad del jugador, pero las posibilidades de experimentar en los combates son increiblemente amplias, gracias a las herramientas, algo que no pasa demasiado con juegos del mismo genero, los enemigos siempre son un desafio y realmente entretenidos, nioh es de esos juegos que recompenza el esfuerzo y es muy gratificante.
    No es un juego sencillo, y la personalizacion de un personaje, ya sea armadura, armas o herramientas de combate son practicamente ilimitadas.
    Me encantaria que este juego tuviera varias secuelas, con mas personajes y sirviera de guia para otras compañias    … Expand
  5. Grehosh
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Gamers who hold speedrunning and time trial challenges close to their hearts will be in heaven here. Great challenge, funny concept, but the visuals and level design could be improved.
  6. babby
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Breddy gud :DDDDDD The combat is great because it manages to hack and slash, and also fearfully poke like a souls game. The game also punishes you for your mistakes, but allows you to breeze through enemies if you master the combat.
  7. wvserra
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Esse eu tive que vir analisar.
    Nioh impressiona por sua qualidade tecnica e gameplay, o jogo que tem clara influencia na serie souls, mas prossui sua propria indetidade, historia, gameplay, drop-rate, farm, dificuldade, tudo nesse jogo esta plenamente ajustado para proporcionar uma experiencia viciante!
  8. brianm97
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Dark souls with more features and much better combat system...........................................................................................
  9. Kouyou
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    So, this is my updated Nioh Review. Of course, as with user reviews, this is a highly personal one. Besides, i do not dislike the Souls Games or Diablo for Example.

    Sol, after playing all Trials and Nioh for quiet a lot of hours now, i can definitely this game has come a long way. And so do have i, as a player. In between, i felt like i should have given this game simply a 5 out of 10 -    So, this is my updated Nioh Review. Of course, as with user reviews, this is a highly personal one. Besides, i do not dislike the Souls Games or Diablo for Example.

    Sol, after playing all Trials and Nioh for quiet a lot of hours now, i can definitely this game has come a long way. And so do have i, as a player. In between, i felt like i should have given this game simply a 5 out of 10 - just for how brutal it may have seemed at that very moment. But after you got the hang of another hard encounter, it becomes doable and is immensely satisfying. Not only this, if you arrive at some point of almost "mastery" of the game and it's mechanics, you can finish bosses in the first or second attempt if you are careful (and maybe a little lucky ^^)

    Still, this game is not for the faint of heart :) Nioh really is a game that demands dedication. If you are not a Souls veteran and expect to blast through Nioh like you did blast through your last Call of Duty single player campaign, you are in for some severe frustration. But for all who know about this, i just sum up a few things i really like - and don't like - about the game:

    - fluid and responsive combat
    - the feeling of growth - your character gets stronger, developes, way more then like in the souls series
    - amazing custimization options
    - fascinating setting
    - nice character animations and effects
    - amazing character and enemy designs
    - ok'ish animation of cloth and stuff
    - varying levels of enviromental detail - from bleak to awesome, there is everything
    - interesting story line
    - crushing difficulty (sometimes i like it, sometimes i don't ^^)
    - some encounters feel "unfair" / time demanded to kill a boss can be pretty steep
    - awesome amount of content
    - random loot
    - smithing
    - some features that will keep you playing this game for a long, long time
    -- nightmare missions, leaderboards, clans to join, coop

    So, all in all, not much did change. The main thing being my attitude towards this game. It is like a special track of alternate music. There are tracks you do not immediately like, but they got this "something". After listening to them for many more times, you take a liking, and later on, they might become one of your all time favorites. Guess that happened with Nioh.

    In the end, a little Bloodborne / Dark Souls vs Nioh side on side-comparision.

    - Visuals: The engine of Nioh is optimized for performance, so in the end, the visuals are not as technically amazing as they have been in BB/DS
    - Combat: Different to Souls due to mostly very low wind up times, makes for a very speedy combat
    - Difficulty: this is hard .. i'd say Nioh is more demanding mechanically (you need to know your controls and combos), but in the end they are all hard.
    - Encounter Design: Well, Nioh has more, but BB/DS has the edge that almost all boss encounters were amazing. In Nioh, you got some that maybe an incredibly challenge, but when you dodge, drop into a freaking whole of a bridge .. that's just "meh" - doesn't feel right ^^ Though i got this feeling with some bosses in the other series too .. specially towards the end with some optional ones (like this one incredibly high hp hunter guy with the Katana ..)
    - Content: Well, though i think DS/BB have a nice replayabilty, Nioh has way more content and is (for me personal) more motivating to continue playing. It is simply amazing, the size of the world, so many levels and enviroments, the amount of gear, joining a clan, earn some honor, rank up in the leaderbords - it really has an amazing endgame.

    So, i hope i could help some people decide about this game :-) Bye and maybe see you in game!    … Expand
  10. DarkenedMatter
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Great gameplay, lore and characters so far. If you love Japanese culture and dark art style games you'll love Nioh. Hard to compare it to Dark Souls but it's got hints of it added into the combat features. It's not like Dark Souls/Demon Souls was the first game to come out that was really difficult. Anyone remember the old Mega Man games? Yeah, I do too. You'll love it if you love the SoulGreat gameplay, lore and characters so far. If you love Japanese culture and dark art style games you'll love Nioh. Hard to compare it to Dark Souls but it's got hints of it added into the combat features. It's not like Dark Souls/Demon Souls was the first game to come out that was really difficult. Anyone remember the old Mega Man games? Yeah, I do too. You'll love it if you love the Soul games and Onimusha. Highly recommended.… Expand
  11. best_boss
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    don't give attention to the fanboys of xbox and PC, who gave negative ratings to this masterpiece.
    This game is far much better than Dark souls, Bloodborne, Ninja gaiden, Diablo in my opinion.
    I have nothing to complain. even beta was so impressive and now that's a perfect example for an action game most people complain about its graphic, but the graphic is good enough for a brutal and    don't give attention to the fanboys of xbox and PC, who gave negative ratings to this masterpiece.
    This game is far much better than Dark souls, Bloodborne, Ninja gaiden, Diablo in my opinion.
    I have nothing to complain. even beta was so impressive and now that's a perfect example for an action game
    most people complain about its graphic, but the graphic is good enough for a brutal and fast action game like this and the game runs very stable.    … Expand
  12. Jackstone1
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    This game has an extreme difficulty, Nioh is not a game for anyone.This game is perfect. Team Ninja congratulations.If you are an FPS player, forget this game is not for you
  13. capitaoprice
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh é um jogo onde você acaba ficando nervoso.
    O jogo lembra muito dark souls,ninja gaiden e onimusha.
    Você que está em duvida pode comprar sem medo o jogo é pura diversão
  14. cloudseven
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh is a game where you end up getting nervous.
    The game reminiscent of dark souls, ninja gaiden and onimusha.
    You who are in doubt can buy without fear the game is pure fun
  15. carlospras
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Dark Souls and Bloodborne has a new challenger, as this new PS4 exclusive proves a more than worthy alternative.
    If you’ve heard anything about Nioh prior to its release it’s probably the fact that it’s a lot like Dark Souls. Which to many will mean simply one thing: it’s really hard. And that’s true, this is not an easy game. But there is so much more to Dark Souls’ appeal than just its    Dark Souls and Bloodborne has a new challenger, as this new PS4 exclusive proves a more than worthy alternative.
    If you’ve heard anything about Nioh prior to its release it’s probably the fact that it’s a lot like Dark Souls. Which to many will mean simply one thing: it’s really hard. And that’s true, this is not an easy game. But there is so much more to Dark Souls’ appeal than just its difficulty. It’s clear that developer Team Ninja understands that, and while Nioh does rely heavily on other games for its inspiration this adds just as much to the SoulsBorne formula as it borrows.    … Expand
  16. condyperes
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh tem inspiração direta da série Souls - não há dúvida sobre isso. Enquanto outros títulos tentaram o seu melhor para emular esses jogos, este se baseia nessa base e cria uma experiência que é praticamente inigualável. Enquanto Almas pode às vezes se sentir lento e plodding, Nioh cranks o nível de energia até o ponto de ruptura ao entregar um absurdo fornecimento de conteúdo paraNioh tem inspiração direta da série Souls - não há dúvida sobre isso. Enquanto outros títulos tentaram o seu melhor para emular esses jogos, este se baseia nessa base e cria uma experiência que é praticamente inigualável. Enquanto Almas pode às vezes se sentir lento e plodding, Nioh cranks o nível de energia até o ponto de ruptura ao entregar um absurdo fornecimento de conteúdo para mantê-lo ocupado.… Expand
  17. sonicgold
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh takes direct inspiration from the Souls series - there's no doubt about that. While other titles have tried their best to emulate those games, this one builds upon that foundation and creates an experience that is virtually unmatched. While Souls can at times feel slow and plodding, Nioh cranks the energy level to the breaking point while delivering an absurd supply of content to keepNioh takes direct inspiration from the Souls series - there's no doubt about that. While other titles have tried their best to emulate those games, this one builds upon that foundation and creates an experience that is virtually unmatched. While Souls can at times feel slow and plodding, Nioh cranks the energy level to the breaking point while delivering an absurd supply of content to keep you busy.… Expand
  18. gabigol
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    O combate no jogo é incrivelmente emocionante. Há cinco tipos de armas diferentes para escolher - katana, katana dupla, lança, machado, e o kusarigama (uma lâmina em uma corrente que você balançar ao redor). Cada arma tem uma postura baixa, posição média e posição alta; Cada postura modifica a oferta de poder de ataque e Ki (resistência) consumidos. Há também três tipos de armas de longoO combate no jogo é incrivelmente emocionante. Há cinco tipos de armas diferentes para escolher - katana, katana dupla, lança, machado, e o kusarigama (uma lâmina em uma corrente que você balançar ao redor). Cada arma tem uma postura baixa, posição média e posição alta; Cada postura modifica a oferta de poder de ataque e Ki (resistência) consumidos. Há também três tipos de armas de longo alcance: arcos, rifles e canhões de mão - o último dos quais é muito divertido de usar em grupos de inimigos.… Expand
  19. gabmario
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    El combate en el juego es increíblemente emocionante. Hay cinco tipos diferentes de armas para elegir - katana, katana dual, lanza, hacha y el kusarigama (una cuchilla en una cadena que se balancea). Cada arma tiene una postura baja, posición media y posición alta; Cada postura modifica el suministro de poder de ataque y Ki (resistencia) consumido. También hay tres tipos de armas de largoEl combate en el juego es increíblemente emocionante. Hay cinco tipos diferentes de armas para elegir - katana, katana dual, lanza, hacha y el kusarigama (una cuchilla en una cadena que se balancea). Cada arma tiene una postura baja, posición media y posición alta; Cada postura modifica el suministro de poder de ataque y Ki (resistencia) consumido. También hay tres tipos de armas de largo alcance: arcos, rifles y cañones de mano - el último de los cuales es muy divertido de usar en grupos de enemigos.… Expand
  20. geovans
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    To me, Team Ninja has always had very impressive art direction in their titles and Nioh is no exception. The breathtaking vistas are a sight to behold, backed by an excellent musical score and terrific voice acting, both in English and Japanese, that never broke my immersion.
  21. gilmars
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Para mim, Team Ninja sempre teve direção de arte muito impressionante em seus títulos e NIOH não é excepção. As vistas deslumbrantes são um espetáculo para ser visto, apoiado por uma excelente trilha sonora e dublagem fantástico, tanto em Inglês e Japonês, Isso nunca quebrou meu imersão.
  22. charlesvan
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Not only is it visually remarkable, but the game is technically sound. Despite the size of the maps and the different AI it needs to generate, load times are practically nonexistent even on a base PlayStation 4 - something I’m sure Souls fans will take notice of. I found myself getting surprised at how quickly I was able to launch right back into a game between levels or deaths.
  23. lucasq
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh takes direct inspiration from the Souls series - there's no doubt about that. While other titles have tried their best to emulate those games, this one builds upon that foundation and creates an experience that is virtually unmatched. While Souls can at times feel slow and plodding, Nioh cranks the energy level to the breaking point while delivering an absurd supply of content to keepNioh takes direct inspiration from the Souls series - there's no doubt about that. While other titles have tried their best to emulate those games, this one builds upon that foundation and creates an experience that is virtually unmatched. While Souls can at times feel slow and plodding, Nioh cranks the energy level to the breaking point while delivering an absurd supply of content to keep you busy.… Expand
  24. Dekado
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    What is there to say? An amazing game, insanely difficulty but so rewarding when finally finishing a stage!
    One of the biggest rewards is getting to the world map and hearing that awesome soothing music!
    Great gameplay, item system (UI of inventory is a bit meh but not critical enough to reduce points) is awesome, stats and skill points makes for many different fun builds. Could go on    What is there to say? An amazing game, insanely difficulty but so rewarding when finally finishing a stage!
    One of the biggest rewards is getting to the world map and hearing that awesome soothing music!
    Great gameplay, item system (UI of inventory is a bit meh but not critical enough to reduce points) is awesome, stats and skill points makes for many different fun builds. Could go on and on but time's a wasting, play Nioh!    … Expand
  25. symmetricon
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning game-play and mechanics. The controls are super smooth, technical and consistent. The game-play is challenging yet fair. I'm in love with it.
  26. raizou
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Truly brillant, dynamic, masterpiece epic game. Gameplay better than Dark Souls. Really recommended for every dark souls fans.
    New Game of the Year 2017
  27. andersonptbr
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Very good gameplay, striking bosses a wide variety of items. A challenging game a full plate for fans of dark souls and blood post. A great exclusive.
    A great story plus a masterful combat system. The game is good Depends on the personal taste of each person. Who looks for challenges with quality will surely find in NIOH
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Monuminides
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Basado en un Japón feudal donde reina la violencia y por cuyo motivo el país se ve asolado no solo por enemigos humanos sino también por yokais (demonios del folklore japonés).

    Es inevitable nombrar la obra de from software al hablar sobre Nioh, ya que claramente el título ha tomado prestadas algunas de sus mejores características, pero hablar de Nioh como un "soulsborne" más se queda    Basado en un Japón feudal donde reina la violencia y por cuyo motivo el país se ve asolado no solo por enemigos humanos sino también por yokais (demonios del folklore japonés).

    Es inevitable nombrar la obra de from software al hablar sobre Nioh, ya que claramente el título ha tomado prestadas algunas de sus mejores características, pero hablar de Nioh como un "soulsborne" más se queda corto y es injusto. El juego va mucho más allá adquiriendo su propia identidad que te hará olvidar por completo los "soulsborne". La dificultad que tanto ansían los veteranos del souls se hará presente pero de forma paulatina, al principio el veterano sentirá algo “fácil” el juego, poco a poco la dificultad se hará presente hasta suponer un verdadero desafío. Contaremos con un sistema de combate que es una verdadera obra maestra, el cual una vez que dominemos tendremos a nuestro favor todo lo necesario para derrotar a nuestros enemigos. Nioh es un juego táctico, si bien a los enemigos más débiles podremos matarlos “machacando botones” aquellos más desafiante nos obligarán a replantearnos el combate y a atacar cuando corresponda. Dominar el pulso de ki es fundamental y si bien al principio se siente poco natural, con el correr de las horas se integrará en nuestro estilo de juego haciendo que realicemos el “pulso” como si de un baile se tratase.

    Si bien habrá cosas que pueden hacer tambalear el juego como las reacciones poco efusivas de los personajes cuando hemos derrotado ese jefe tan imposible, o el hecho de que el mundo no esté todo interconectado y que el juego se inicie desde un mapa.

    Con todo Nioh es una obra maestra que todo jugador que busque un desafío debe probar. El trabajo de Team Ninja no caerá en el olvido.    … 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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Metascore
88

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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