Nioh

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. Editorial
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    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. Ampov
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Dynamic, Stylish, Colorful, Re-playable, Educational, Narrative ...
    The first time i played it, i got to 40% of the story and could'n move forward. My bad skill and experience build did not allow me to continue the game and enjoy it properly. So, i hate it it ... I hate it it so bad, i didn't want to see the game installed on my PS4. But, before i was to click "uninstall" , i gave it    Dynamic, Stylish, Colorful, Re-playable, Educational, Narrative ...
    The first time i played it, i got to 40% of the story and could'n move forward. My bad skill and experience build did not allow me to continue the game and enjoy it properly. So, i hate it it ... I hate it it so bad, i didn't want to see the game installed on my PS4. But, before i was to click "uninstall" , i gave it another chance.
    I started playing it step by step; played every stage 100% and build my skills properly and gradually. I became so good at it, that i was able to enjoy its story and game-play. Nioh is now one of my all-time favorite games of all time. The game is totally re-playable; NG+, and +, and +, rewards different items, and adds enemies to the combat - thus changing the combat strategy from the first time the game is played.    … Expand
  3. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Nioh is an epic, unforgettable adventure carried by a fierce combat system that cleverly balances style and strategy.
  4. network_scroll
    Nov 25, 2018
    7
    Время игры: 49 часов.
    Примечание: приостановил прохождение, игра однообразна и сложна, пройдено 7 боссов из 23.
  5. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    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
  6. iOS
    Oct 11, 2018
    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
  7. ujinroth
    Oct 5, 2018
    6
    The only trick Nioh is doing right is ripping soul-born mechanics, but it fails at exploration with the smallest maps ever made, the bestiary is all the same in each map from the beginning to the 150h end. Balance is terrible, so they added optional fights on every corners.
    This game tries so hard top be cool, it tries to be something it is not, and it's embarrassing, so yeah I laugh a    The only trick Nioh is doing right is ripping soul-born mechanics, but it fails at exploration with the smallest maps ever made, the bestiary is all the same in each map from the beginning to the 150h end. Balance is terrible, so they added optional fights on every corners.
    This game tries so hard top be cool, it tries to be something it is not, and it's embarrassing, so yeah I laugh a lot about it when I play Bloodborne !    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    4
    I have never played a Dark Souls game before so this seemed like a good chance to not only play a Dark Souls clone but a very well made Dark Souls clone. Except this one is based a little more in reality because the setting is Shogun Japan rather than Emo Edgelord.

    I also learned that I don’t like this Genre because it’s just not for me. There is a steep learning curve that I just    I have never played a Dark Souls game before so this seemed like a good chance to not only play a Dark Souls clone but a very well made Dark Souls clone. Except this one is based a little more in reality because the setting is Shogun Japan rather than Emo Edgelord.

    I also learned that I don’t like this Genre because it’s just not for me. There is a steep learning curve that I just wasn’t willing to put the time in. For two major reasons, one I don’t like Stamina meters. It’s not really where I want to mash buttons but I prefer to block and be patient but the game punishes you for blocking or dashing or attacking by lowering your stamina for everything. To me, the game felt less like playing a game for fun and more meter management.

    From what it seems, its a very well received game but its just not for me. I’m glad that I’m trying all of these games and learning what I like and don’t like. This is an RPG but its a very specific RPG that just doesn’t fit the way that I play games.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. jonnyvix
    Jul 28, 2018
    0
    A bad attempt at DS/BB theme. It resort to the cheapest DS2 tactics and ends up being just unfair instead of hard most of the times. Too bad, would have loved a good game like that with old japan theme.
  12. yoki76
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game. I must admit I'm enjoying Nioh more than I ever enjoyed any of other 'soul' game before. Love the whole Edo period, yokai theme. I'm in love with all the little nuances on the gameplay mechanics. Simply brilliant!
  13. Xelanak
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    Really a masterpiece nothing else to say !!!
    I played it for many hours and its a pleasure hell yeah !!!
  14. ManChile
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    Nioh was definitely a surprise.. It's not just another Dark Souls rip, it has it's own identity. With perfected combat mechanics and a loot system akin to Diablo, the game is just pure addictive fun. Runs at 60fps at pretty much all times on a standard Ps4 with beautiful graphics too. It's a very difficult game though and will probably turn off a lot of casual gamers from the get-go.
  15. AndreaM84
    May 28, 2018
    0
    It's a cheap Dark Souls rip off. It tries too hard to be hard (pun intended), but it just ends up being totally unbalanced and badly designed. Wish I could get my money back... GET BLOODBORNE DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!
  16. XxSkye07xX
    May 26, 2018
    6
    Not being a huge fan of the Darksouls/Bloodborne games I went into Nioh hoping for a more story-driven game with side quests, one which I had heard was a lot easier to follow.

    Having finished the game and being on my journey to platinum, Nioh was definitely an experience. I really enjoyed the Japanese art style and of course the characters and traveling around various Japanese maps.    Not being a huge fan of the Darksouls/Bloodborne games I went into Nioh hoping for a more story-driven game with side quests, one which I had heard was a lot easier to follow.

    Having finished the game and being on my journey to platinum, Nioh was definitely an experience.

    I really enjoyed the Japanese art style and of course the characters and traveling around various Japanese maps. I loved the guardian spirits and the design. The Yokai were very creepy and definitely expertly designed. I enjoyed going through the story and meeting the various bosses, new Yokai and new areas. The game gave a great variety of missions, side missions and maps. The voice acting was on point and the soundtrack was very good (would have liked to have seen some more tracks though, as it seemed there weren't many and they cycled through the same ones often).

    I loved the Kodama. They were super cute and gave the game a nice little mascot figure. The hot springs were also a nice addition and added to the Japanese feel and setting of the game.

    There was a nice variety of extra things you could do - co-op play, side missions, collectibles, twilight missions, glory etc

    I didn't however enjoy how bland the colours were and how similar some of the environments were. Most of the game was extremely dark (and actually quite hard to navigate due to not being able to see).

    Of course this goes without saying, and I was expecting this, but I did feel Nioh was unrealistically hard in places. The difficulty spikes sometimes spiked far too much and there was a huge jump between expectations for one mission, and expectations for the next one.

    I mentioned before, I got into Nioh due to knowing it had a story... the story however was disappointing and confusing. Both myself and my partner lost what was going on a few hours in and had no clue what the story/characters were on about. I felt the story could have been much better if it was easier to follow and was made to be more interesting. From what I saw, it was pretty boring and tedious.

    All in all, a pretty solid game with quite a bit of room for improvements. If they do a sequel to Nioh, it would be nice to see a more interesting and more enjoyable story with a range of colorful environments and range of atmospheres.

    Pros:

    Looked great and played well
    Fantastic design of Yokai and enemies
    Lovely Japanese art style and cutscenes
    A very real Japanese feel and setting
    A range of traditional Japanese weapons to use and choose from
    Voice acting was exceptional
    Platinum trophy is not too difficult, requires quite a bit of skill and perseverance for grinding

    Cons:
    Confusing/uninteresting story
    Irritating difficulty spikes
    Can get overwhelming during end game/post game having to use huge amounts of variety in weapons including the Onmyo magic
    The blacksmith menu can be quite confusing    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. Reed618
    May 20, 2018
    4
    I finished this yesterday. It was a good game overall but ultimately quite disappointing. I'm a long time fan of both ninja gaiden and the souls series. I'll start with the cons

    -Cons 1. Lack of variety in level design. The levels are dull and visually unimpressive. I can't recall a single moment I was impressed by this. It's not terrible but quite repetitive. 2. Story. By the end I    I finished this yesterday. It was a good game overall but ultimately quite disappointing. I'm a long time fan of both ninja gaiden and the souls series. I'll start with the cons

    -Cons

    1. Lack of variety in level design. The levels are dull and visually unimpressive. I can't recall a single moment I was impressed by this. It's not terrible but quite repetitive.
    2. Story. By the end I didn't feel connected to any of the characters or events. There is little character development and little reason to care about events.
    3. Difficulty. This may be a plus for some but in this game I really dislike it. It's not tough but fair, it's mostly just tough. The main reason being that although I have a small armory of weapons at my disposal none of them seem to do much damage, particularly against bosses. This makes fights feel long and drawn out. Getting to the end felt like too much of a slog.
    4. Weapons & Armor. There's way too much of this. I can't sort through all of this crap. It takes forever to figure out what's good. Also the weapons and armor lack any interesting qualities or backstory. I don't have the sense that 'this is the weapon for me'. I just feel like the attack rating is slightly higher.
    5. Too much rpg, not enough action. Unlike souls the focus isn't on your skill, it's often on your level and attributes. It's important to take time to train and level up. Unfortunately leveling up is a slow process, i was supposed to reach level 145 to tackle the final boss... instead I just farmed for high level gear... the lack of open world design means that in order to level up I'm stuck small levels killing the same enemies over and over again before running to a shrine. It's dull and if I die in the process it's very frustrating, mostly because i'll have to repeat this process over again.
    6. Lack of open world. I understand this was a design choice but it prohibits the development of a connection with the game and removes any desire to explore.
    7. Bosses. The bosses lack any real character. They're annoying to fight but ultimately forgettable because the art design is uninspired and there's no real buildup to most of these encounters.
    8. Enemies. The same enemies are reused throughout the entire game, they just have more hp in later levels. There are a few variations introduced later on but not nearly enough for such a long game.

    Pros+

    1. Revenant system. Fighting the computer controlled versions of dead players is a fun idea.
    2. The combat system. There is a lot of depth when you factor in ki powers, weapon stances and weapon types.

    Overall this game just isn't that much fun and I couldn't recommend it. It's simply too repetitive and lacking in memorable moments. Pick up dark souls 2 or 3 or bloodborne on ps4 instead. They are better in every conceivable way.    … Expand
  19. davekinf
    May 20, 2018
    9
    One of the one-player games whitch i had player ever, it is difficult, and the mechanics are wonderful. If you are a player who likes challenges, you should play it.
  20. 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.
  21. captainkane
    May 15, 2018
    1
    Nioh is trash. Developer Team Ninja has put out some decent games, but it’s also behind the maligned Ninja Gaiden series. Gaiden is infamous for its ridiculously inhumane difficulty and plentiful QTE’s that gamers still mock. Team Ninja also single-handedly killed the Metroid franchise with Metroid: Other M. Ninja’s portrayal of Samus Aran rightfully offended fans who refused toNioh is trash. Developer Team Ninja has put out some decent games, but it’s also behind the maligned Ninja Gaiden series. Gaiden is infamous for its ridiculously inhumane difficulty and plentiful QTE’s that gamers still mock. Team Ninja also single-handedly killed the Metroid franchise with Metroid: Other M. Ninja’s portrayal of Samus Aran rightfully offended fans who refused to reinterpret a traditionally badass heroine as a bratty misfit with PTSD and daddy issues. Aran’s unfathomable demise still lingers over Nintendo. With Nioh, Team Ninja blatantly copies the Dark Souls franchise. Instead of offering a fresh reimagining, Nioh combines the worst of Dark Souls with the worst of Ninja Gaiden. It proves that Team Ninja hasn’t learned squat.

    Graphically, Nioh is passable. It offers several visual modes, but choosing anything over performance is a mistake. For minor visual gains, the framerate is cut in half in movie mode. In comparison to God of War and Monster Hunter World, Nioh looks terrible.

    The story is bad as well. Silly and forgettable. White guy becomes samurai overnight and must save the Japanese or something. Sound familiar?

    Nioh happens in feudal Japan, but set pieces are uninteresting and small. Players cannot freely roam. They choose one mission at a time and can’t progress until the current mission is over. Once they complete missions, players choose the another from a world map. No seamless exploration. Players can complete side missions as well, but those recycle areas from previously completed missions. There’s an utter lack of imagination in Nioh’s world design. Once a mission goal is completed, that’s it. Enemies will either disappear or bow in defeat, and summonable enemies vanish. It’s one of many missteps.

    Except for a few tweaks, the leveling and stat system was blatantly ripped from Souls. Same goes with magic and ability slots. Combat mimics Souls as well, except players can upgrade abilities and combos. However, trash enemy design and ruthless, unforgiving bosses negate any positive changes to combat. Player levels don’t matter for most of the game because ALL bosses kill in 1-2 hits. Whereas Souls punishes players for making consistent mistakes, Nioh punishes gamers merely for playing. Single mistakes result in death. Just like Ninja Gaiden, boss fights emphasis superhuman reflexes and exact timing that leave absolutely no room for error. You missed a single dodge? Death. You turned a hair too far left on a block? Death. You swung with a mid-stance attack instead of a light? Death.

    All bosses have massive health pools and spam infinite combos. Even if players learn attack patterns, they aren’t rewarded for their patience. Players can spend 10+ minutes cautiously whittling down a boss’ health. Oops, they didn’t time a dodge just right…DEATH! Nioh is difficult for difficulty’s sake. It’s not fair. It’s not fun. The boss fights alone are enough not to recommend Nioh. It’s the worst of Ninja Gaiden. It wasn’t fun then, and it’s not fun now.

    Unlike Dark Souls, it’s nearly impossible to learn boss attack patterns in Nioh since all mistakes are fatal. According to nearly every forum I’ve read, players should use the safest and least aggressive playstyle in every confrontation. That’s a serious design flaw. Progression means nothing since mistakes are so brutally punished.

    Missions have recommended levels which represent nothing because they aren’t indicative of actual difficulty. So a level 10 area may be nearly impassable compared to a level 20 and so forth. And a level 20 boss will still one shot a level 70 player. Oddly, most areas are moderately easy to navigate. It’s the bosses that ruin the flow. Rules constantly change as well. Some levels don’t have healing shrines. Others levels simply dish out waves of enemies on small maps. Players don’t know what kind of hogwash missions will throw at them. For anyone who’s played Gaiden, this is all too familiar. Once again, there can’t be “optimal builds”. Players must respec several times since virtually no build is capable of carrying anyone to end game. A progression system that doesn’t reward progress? Rubbish.

    Technical issues further mar gameplay. Inventory management is cumbersome. Unpredictable hitboxes, janky iframes, and occasional input lag make things all the more frustrating. I’ve lost plenty of fights because my sword landed squarely on an enemy but no damaged registered. The enemy immediately executes a 5 hit combo which deals 9,740K damage against my 1,500K health bar. DEATH!

    Nioh is an unrewarding pile of garbage. Self-respecting gamers should avoid it like the plague. There’s a reason Dark Souls is king of the hill. Despite technical flaws, Soul is the best in a genre it practically invented. Other than booting up, Nioh does almost nothing right. It's a culmination of design flaws. Once again, Team Ninja just doesn’t get it.    … Expand
  22. PsychoKillerGR
    May 14, 2018
    10
    I hate souls games but i love Nioh.For me is top 5 games in ps4.I waiting nioh 2.
  23. Aidian1
    May 2, 2018
    9
    Amazing game but definitely some things I hope they change if they ever do a sequel. Probably some of the best combat I've ever seen in an action game unfortunately alot of the late/end/ng++++ game takes the focus away from bettering your skills and pushes you more into the territory of a giant grind to compete against enemies and you quickly get to a point where it's a micromanaging ****Amazing game but definitely some things I hope they change if they ever do a sequel. Probably some of the best combat I've ever seen in an action game unfortunately alot of the late/end/ng++++ game takes the focus away from bettering your skills and pushes you more into the territory of a giant grind to compete against enemies and you quickly get to a point where it's a micromanaging **** fest of spam/ be overpowered or get ran over. The first playthrough and 2nd are exciting and requires you to get better more so than grind and get more powerful. Despite how much I despised the grind I stuck it through, but each time a new game+ mode was added I was shocked to know that the same kind of grind just kept going, eventually they added a couple things that took the load off a bit. Love the game so much that I still went all the way through way of the nioh and even did alot of the abyss floors but I hope they approach the grind differently in a sequel. Some pretty crappy environment textures need to be addressed, a bit too many bonuses and buff/debuffs that take away from the combat, the story was okay, some more enemy variation would be appreciated in a sequel and I honestly think they should move away from the mission stage set up and take you out being in so many damn menus all the time and make everything a little more streamlined and seamless, less crap and filler and more focus on active jutsus/weapon skills, environments, enemy types. As much there is I dislike/would do different, I still adore this game. Played all 3 demos and honestly they were a little more simplistic then the full game and I liked it, they had the complexity where it counted and nothing more.… Expand
  24. Liquidjoker
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    Great Graphics, Great Combat, Too easy.

    Don't compare it to Dark Souls... It is not the same thing.Oh and Bloodbourne is better than DS.

    Have you played the Ninja Gaiden games on PS3 and 360? if you have not played them take a back seat.
  25. Vanpire73
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    Pretty Godd*mn swell if you axe me... Being a big Soulsborne junky I was keeping an eye on this forever, ya know, being it is a clone and all. Yeah, it is a clone for the most part. That said, it is its own man for the most part when it comes to combat, crafting and loot. Coming right off of playing a Dark Souls game into this was quite a learning curve, as there is a lot more sh*tPretty Godd*mn swell if you axe me... Being a big Soulsborne junky I was keeping an eye on this forever, ya know, being it is a clone and all. Yeah, it is a clone for the most part. That said, it is its own man for the most part when it comes to combat, crafting and loot. Coming right off of playing a Dark Souls game into this was quite a learning curve, as there is a lot more sh*t going on here under the hood. I almost quit because I just couldn't adjust to the controls. Well, after resetting my brain with a break, I came back and plowed through it about 2 weeks. The level layouts, bonfires (shrines), and boss fights are all very Soulsy. Even the glowing treasure orbs are the same. The graphics, story, and ambiance are slightly inferior, but the combat, crafting and NG+ options are where it makes you deer it in the headlights. If put in a headlock or full nelson, I'll still take my Souls, but this is right behind it. God bless. Pay your taxes.… Expand
  26. madcritic_
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Nioh is an epic, unforgettable adventure carried by a fierce combat system that cleverly balances style and strategy.
  27. CyberRobotnix
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    This game is impressive, visually, in terms of gameplay and level design.
    Even if I tried it would be way too hard for me to find a single flaw.
  28. USarmygamer
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    Having enjoyed the "souls" games (I include Bloodborne in them because it is essentially a Souls game) I was stoked for Nioh. I wasn't let down at all!! It was a personal GOTY contender. If you loved the uptick in speed in Bloodborne's gameplay as compared to Dark Souls 1&2, then Nioh is for you. Speed, feudal Japan weapons and armor, the combos are flashy and make souls combat lookHaving enjoyed the "souls" games (I include Bloodborne in them because it is essentially a Souls game) I was stoked for Nioh. I wasn't let down at all!! It was a personal GOTY contender. If you loved the uptick in speed in Bloodborne's gameplay as compared to Dark Souls 1&2, then Nioh is for you. Speed, feudal Japan weapons and armor, the combos are flashy and make souls combat look wooden. Collecting Amirita replaces souls/blood echoes but the basics are the same: collect this currency by winning battles, use them to level up a stat. Die and lose all you're carrying with one chance to get to the death spot and reclaim what was lost. It very easily fits into the "Souls" experience even if made by a different developer. For any Souls game fan Nioh is a must play and truly great game.… Expand
  29. PumpkinPieM
    Feb 23, 2018
    7
    Most boss fight design are terrible. Otherwise it's a pretty good action game.
  30. jeffbizloc
    Feb 5, 2018
    9
    Personally I found Nioh harder then Dark Souls. I probably spent a good 40 to 50 hours so it was a long game. I stopped doing submissions after the 3rd region though. Thank goodness for Sloth Talisman otherwise I'd still be playing.

    Pros: - Excellent combat with the unique idea of stances - Good tutorials at the dojo - Strong mix of melee, magic, and ninja (though I didn't get    Personally I found Nioh harder then Dark Souls. I probably spent a good 40 to 50 hours so it was a long game. I stopped doing submissions after the 3rd region though. Thank goodness for Sloth Talisman otherwise I'd still be playing.

    Pros:
    - Excellent combat with the unique idea of stances
    - Good tutorials at the dojo
    - Strong mix of melee, magic, and ninja (though I didn't get into ninja)
    - Bosses were well done
    - Interesting levels and nice design of shortcuts

    Cons:
    - I couldn't really get into the story
    - Sometimes the game was just frustrating    … Expand
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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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