Nioh

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. klausfiedler8
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    jogo fantástico! 9,6........................................................
  2. DixonsRevange
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    why nobody told me that the game is actual garbage ?
    why nobody told me that the game is actual garbage ? why nobody told me that the game is actual garbage ? why nobody told me that the game is actual garbage ?
  3. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    6
    Acceptable, the gameplay could be better, the design of the bosses is good, but a lot of recycling
  4. KPS5
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    What an epic game. I enjoyed this game. This game is underrated. Got the plat.
  5. drlowdon
    Feb 17, 2022
    6
    Nioh follows the journey William Adams as he fights his way through a fictionalised version of 17th century Japan in order to put a stop to an ongoing war.

    The similarities to Dark Souls are immediate from the outset with the player having to kill enemies to collect amrati (souls) in order to level up, dying results in restarting from the last shrine (bonfire) whereby you’ll have one    Nioh follows the journey William Adams as he fights his way through a fictionalised version of 17th century Japan in order to put a stop to an ongoing war.

    The similarities to Dark Souls are immediate from the outset with the player having to kill enemies to collect amrati (souls) in order to level up, dying results in restarting from the last shrine (bonfire) whereby you’ll have one chance to collect the amrati before it is lost. It’s also a difficult game, and death can come quickly even at the hands of standard enemies should you make a mistake.

    The combat itself is, if anything, actually an improvement on Dark Souls with various stances, weapons and attacks to choose from. What Nioh doesn’t have however is Dark Souls labyrinth like worlds that make exploration enjoyable even when you’re many hours in. Instead Nioh plays almost like a loot based dungeon crawler with players selecting from various 30-60 minutes missions that often reward you with an overwhelming number of new items on top of the amrati for levelling up. With so few enemy types, and many missions playing out in very similar fashion this does all start to become repetitive after a while, and with a run time of at least 70 hours it simply goes on way too long.    … Expand
  6. doodlerman
    Apr 28, 2021
    7
    I love me some Soulslikes, and for the most part, I really dug this game. However, there are like 3 bosses that were so ridiculously fast and overpowered, I found myself taking multiple months-long breaks before beating it. Now, this is in large part because of my refusal to go through all of the intricacies of menus, items, and skills that you have in your arsenal. I beat the majority ofI love me some Soulslikes, and for the most part, I really dug this game. However, there are like 3 bosses that were so ridiculously fast and overpowered, I found myself taking multiple months-long breaks before beating it. Now, this is in large part because of my refusal to go through all of the intricacies of menus, items, and skills that you have in your arsenal. I beat the majority of the game solely with combat and struggled despite having strong weapons, armor, and levels. The three tough bosses (Hino-Enma, Yuki-Onna, and Shima Sakon) seemed to go against everything the game teaches the player about combat - though, later, when I actually learned about talismans, like the Sloth talismans, later game bosses that initially gave me similar levels of frustration became jokes. I guess it's on me for not taking the time to read through all the explanations and navigate the dense menu branches, but I'd rather games teach me as I play rather than stop everything to spell it out for me.… Expand
  7. Ghoster
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    Dark Souls was great, Bloodborne was better and this is the best! If you liked DS's you will LOVE this game. There is not even slight thing you can say against this game. Graphics is not best out there, but satisfying with best gameplay you can imagine!
  8. Viracocha
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    At the beginning I was thinking it was quite a "normal" game but once you see the level design and the huge variety of skills I felt in love. The only things that they should focus on Nioh2 are improving the story and reducing the number of objects.
  9. bonsai
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    It's not Dark Souls, but it's the best soulslike game on the market together with Nioh 2.
    It took me a lot of time to get hooked to it, the first 3 times I tried I left it there.
    But once I got hooked, it's very fun and rewarding.
  10. Beast979
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    Awesome bloodborne/darksouls type game. It has the faster combat style more like bloodborne which I prefer as well. boss fights were fun and not nearly as frustrating as some of the BB / souls games. In my opinion this was a little easier than either one of those, but I think that was a good thing. While I like the tough games sometimes it is nice to have one that is approachable, even forAwesome bloodborne/darksouls type game. It has the faster combat style more like bloodborne which I prefer as well. boss fights were fun and not nearly as frustrating as some of the BB / souls games. In my opinion this was a little easier than either one of those, but I think that was a good thing. While I like the tough games sometimes it is nice to have one that is approachable, even for someone newer to the genre, yet still challenging enough for veterans.… Expand
  11. JJota
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    Fantastic Game! A masterpiece of Team Ninja. The difficulty is hard? in some points, yes...but if you already play the first Ninja Gaiden or Sigma, Demons Souls and others with same style, you can do it too.
  12. cdsmith7
    Apr 20, 2020
    7
    If you enjoyed the Dark Souls series you should enjoy this game. It has it's shortcomings but overall is worth the soulsborne fan's time.
  13. Nobilis1984
    Mar 12, 2022
    6
    Looks worse than part 2 but is fairer. As a beginner you get the hang of it faster and get over the first opponents without dying 50 times.
  14. bulger_paul
    Aug 4, 2019
    6
    It’s basically Dark Souls, but with much faster combat and without the elaborate architecture and level design. To Nioh’s credit, it actually does have a tutorial, something I wished Datk Souls did, since Dark Souls has a bunch of features and systems I still don’t understand. I found the combat in Nioh generally more fun in bite size pieces (though less satisfying overall), but withoutIt’s basically Dark Souls, but with much faster combat and without the elaborate architecture and level design. To Nioh’s credit, it actually does have a tutorial, something I wished Datk Souls did, since Dark Souls has a bunch of features and systems I still don’t understand. I found the combat in Nioh generally more fun in bite size pieces (though less satisfying overall), but without the elaborate world design and architecture, Nioh is missing pretty much half of what made me like Dark Souls.… Expand
  15. bil128
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Nioh is everything you would want from a soulslike game and more!! Dark RPG world, really deep Japanese-Oriental lore, easy camera movement, mesmerising sound and moves, moves, moves, literally endless moves to cut down your enemies.The graphicks are better than dark souls games with good art direction. Not as good as bloodborne but they support the game enough.The gameplay really standsNioh is everything you would want from a soulslike game and more!! Dark RPG world, really deep Japanese-Oriental lore, easy camera movement, mesmerising sound and moves, moves, moves, literally endless moves to cut down your enemies.The graphicks are better than dark souls games with good art direction. Not as good as bloodborne but they support the game enough.The gameplay really stands out in this game it… Expand
  16. Realisti
    Nov 9, 2022
    5
    I'd give it 7/10 if the boss designs wouldn't be so cheesy so I give it 5/10. People call it challenging and I agree this title gives a good challenge. However, the most challenging in the game how long can you endure the cheesy boss fights. Those who have played this through know what I'm talking about. If you have any display lag prepare to die a lot. Most boss fights are basicallyI'd give it 7/10 if the boss designs wouldn't be so cheesy so I give it 5/10. People call it challenging and I agree this title gives a good challenge. However, the most challenging in the game how long can you endure the cheesy boss fights. Those who have played this through know what I'm talking about. If you have any display lag prepare to die a lot. Most boss fights are basically doable in a few tries at least if you have levels and gear set right but some are just utterly stupid. You can many of them easier by using magic and ninjutsu skills but seriously, games that have so small dodge/block/parry windows that display lag can f up your experience are just not good for me. And character development is just putting points in obvious places and gathering obvious gear to mach.
    BUT this and nioh 2 has its own audience so I'd encourage you to try and see for yourself if it's for you. If you like Bloodborne, Darksouls and such you might like this also. I just refuse to give good review to what's mediocre stuff to me.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. HayvenMoses
    Jun 19, 2019
    5
    I wish I could give this a better score but I cant even get past the first 30 minutes. I dont understand why the people that made this game wouldnt want it to be playable by everyone.This game is beyond Hard. Youd think developers would want as many people to enjoy their game as possible,but sadly in my opinion games like this are not at all enjoyable,dying after taking 2 hits and dyingI wish I could give this a better score but I cant even get past the first 30 minutes. I dont understand why the people that made this game wouldnt want it to be playable by everyone.This game is beyond Hard. Youd think developers would want as many people to enjoy their game as possible,but sadly in my opinion games like this are not at all enjoyable,dying after taking 2 hits and dying constantly is not enjoyable to me and Im sure Im not alone. Id love to play this game,it looks amazing but its just too hard.… Expand
  19. MaxPayneIsGod
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    After taking my time to learn the systems (not the combat but pretty much everything else) I've learnt to absolutely love Nioh.
    It is part Darks Souls, part Bloodborne but moreso its own beast.
    The combat is smooth and rewarding, the loot/grind works well when you understand it.
    Nioh is difficult but a hell of a lot of fun, and neigh on impossible to fault
  20. superfields
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of design, gameplay and multiplayer play. Missions are extremely difficult and boss fights can leave you frustrated. Good news there’s always help to be found even in 2020 as the audience is still there, a testament to the quality of the game and replay value. Replay is good to fair, at some point i felt i had done enough and spend countless hours helping other players ratherA masterpiece of design, gameplay and multiplayer play. Missions are extremely difficult and boss fights can leave you frustrated. Good news there’s always help to be found even in 2020 as the audience is still there, a testament to the quality of the game and replay value. Replay is good to fair, at some point i felt i had done enough and spend countless hours helping other players rather than replay the levels. All in all unlike its successor, this game stands apart from many others even if it borrows from the Dark Souls series.… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. VmsCritic
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    This is what I call a complete action RPG game, involving both ninja, samurai and magic combat. After the Witcher this is the longest game I've ever played in PS4. It took me 80 hours to finish the main campaign + epilogue. I still have the DLCS of which I'll absolutely take it. I've barely finished the game and I'm itching to play again. The fights are amazing, complex, rich, dark, tense,This is what I call a complete action RPG game, involving both ninja, samurai and magic combat. After the Witcher this is the longest game I've ever played in PS4. It took me 80 hours to finish the main campaign + epilogue. I still have the DLCS of which I'll absolutely take it. I've barely finished the game and I'm itching to play again. The fights are amazing, complex, rich, dark, tense, colorful, everything at the same time. The combat is smooth on PS4 Pro at 60 fps, no bugs, no fps drop. I really hope team ninja launches more content or invest in Nioh world in the years to come.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. classicq8
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    very very very very good game
    just give yourself a time to learn and then you will love this amazing game
    10/10
  26. ZombiCoon
    Apr 28, 2020
    5
    A very mediocre game. Combat is good, but everything else is not. Level design goes from average to bad (most levels are dark to the point that it can give you eye strain if you play for more than one hour), the amount of useless loot (and loot in general) is baffling. Enemy and location variety is poor, some of the levels are recycled 3 or 4 times! Most bosses are too easy due to the factA very mediocre game. Combat is good, but everything else is not. Level design goes from average to bad (most levels are dark to the point that it can give you eye strain if you play for more than one hour), the amount of useless loot (and loot in general) is baffling. Enemy and location variety is poor, some of the levels are recycled 3 or 4 times! Most bosses are too easy due to the fact that they don't have phases, just one or two new moves at certain point. Story is laughable and characters are forgettable and there are too many of them to even care who they are. Also they are not properly introduced and explained (those cutscenes/intros are terrible!). Some bosses look nice though. I wish they cut some of the useless mechanics like the loot system, onmyo and ninjutsu stuff, blacksmith, and some story bits, and just polished and improved more important parts of the game, like level design, enemy variety and bosses.… Expand
  27. Piplash
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    Nioh is an amazing game. ¿Does it copy Souls-Borne games? No. Team Ninja took everything that is good from those games while renewing the gameplay, giving the genre a breath of fresh air.

    Fan of japanese culture and Souls-Borne games? Go play Nioh. GOTY 2017.
  28. waleed_shihada
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    This game is awesome on everything, the story, graphics,music,length and of course the gameplay. you can’t judge it from the 1st play throughout, as you play the DLC and NG pluses you’ll have more and more fun and addiction to it.
  29. Empyrea
    Feb 6, 2022
    3
    I only played for less than an hour. Not my kind of game at all. I would have thought in continuing playing this game if you would reappear in the same place you die but it's not the case and I'm not that patient anymore.
  30. KayVen17
    Mar 1, 2020
    4
    -- Deutsche/German Review - - Nach 50 Stunden habe ich dieses Spiel endlich abgeschlssen und bin leider enttäuscht. Mir fehlte einfach die Abwechslung.. Der Antrieb. Ich verstehe, dass es einige mögen, aber irgendwie fühlt sich das Spiel nicht gut an. Ich zwang mich ab der zweiten Hälfte nur noch durch das Spiel. Als ich dann gegen Ende merkte, dass ich Grinden muss hatte ich keine Luste-- Deutsche/German Review - - Nach 50 Stunden habe ich dieses Spiel endlich abgeschlssen und bin leider enttäuscht. Mir fehlte einfach die Abwechslung.. Der Antrieb. Ich verstehe, dass es einige mögen, aber irgendwie fühlt sich das Spiel nicht gut an. Ich zwang mich ab der zweiten Hälfte nur noch durch das Spiel. Als ich dann gegen Ende merkte, dass ich Grinden muss hatte ich keine Luste mehr. Nicht mein Fall. Nioh 2 hat zumindest jetzt kein Interesse mehr auf mich.… 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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