Nioh

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,103 out of 2628
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  3. Negative: 273 out of 2628
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  1. Visitbr
    Aug 21, 2023
    4
    é um dos piores souls like que já joguei, a premissa é muito interessante mas a pratica é horrorosa é um jogo muito sem graça
  2. Phuz
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    By 0/10 I am saying it was a waste of my money. Not that others wouldn't enjoy it. It's the controls I found annoying. I'm facing an enemy, why do I need to push the thumb stick to lock on? Seems a bit obvious what I want to hit. The sword - swipe swipe swipe then suddenly no swipe. Why? Did I just magically lose all my strength for a couple of seconds for no reason. I like to pushBy 0/10 I am saying it was a waste of my money. Not that others wouldn't enjoy it. It's the controls I found annoying. I'm facing an enemy, why do I need to push the thumb stick to lock on? Seems a bit obvious what I want to hit. The sword - swipe swipe swipe then suddenly no swipe. Why? Did I just magically lose all my strength for a couple of seconds for no reason. I like to push a button and have a response. King of Fighters, Ys Origin, Hollow Knight, all examples. All different games, all respond. I just really can't be bothered playing a game that is so slow to respond. Makes it feel sluggish.… Expand
  3. ThiefBrRj
    May 30, 2023
    9
    I don't have any criticism against this game. This title is a must play for any souls-like enjoyer. I did it 100% with pride.
  4. KPS5
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    What an epic game. I enjoyed this game. This game is underrated. Got the plat.
  5. MickeyFinn
    Mar 17, 2023
    1
    I had a blast with Nioh 2, i thought to give a retry to the first one. Omg so crappy. Can't see anything, builds are meh, leveldesign is vicious. Can't believe i played this without the yokai counterattack. Unavoidable grabs from the mobs really.. Sure, it feels like Dark Souls, except DS was perfectly balanced. . And they know it was crap , since all the bs mechanics disappeared from theI had a blast with Nioh 2, i thought to give a retry to the first one. Omg so crappy. Can't see anything, builds are meh, leveldesign is vicious. Can't believe i played this without the yokai counterattack. Unavoidable grabs from the mobs really.. Sure, it feels like Dark Souls, except DS was perfectly balanced. . And they know it was crap , since all the bs mechanics disappeared from the second. Just don't try it now… Expand
  6. klausfiedler8
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    jogo fantástico! 9,6........................................................
  7. ZXSth
    Mar 6, 2023
    6
    As loath as I am to veer far from what I think most people have experienced with Nioh, I found that the game could not hold my attention for long enough to get me invested. While perfectly fine on a mechanical level, I found it to be a bit complex for my liking, and struggled to stay invested past my first few hours with it.

    Nioh may hold some value for those willing to push past what    As loath as I am to veer far from what I think most people have experienced with Nioh, I found that the game could not hold my attention for long enough to get me invested. While perfectly fine on a mechanical level, I found it to be a bit complex for my liking, and struggled to stay invested past my first few hours with it.

    Nioh may hold some value for those willing to push past what felt like a cumbersome introduction to me - as such, I encourage anyone reading to this to consider other reviews on this site in tandem with this one in order to get a good grasp on how much they might enjoy it.    … Expand
  8. SimonExMachina
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    + super fluid, responsive and satisfying combat
    + weapons types make for very diverse fighting styles each with their own moves, combos and skills
    + wide range of builds (armor/abilities/items/skills/) result in very different play styles + very deep and rewarding loot system + challenging without feeling cheap + great use of japanese lore + memorable boss fights - repetitive    + super fluid, responsive and satisfying combat
    + weapons types make for very diverse fighting styles each with their own moves, combos and skills
    + wide range of builds (armor/abilities/items/skills/) result in very different play styles
    + very deep and rewarding loot system
    + challenging without feeling cheap
    + great use of japanese lore
    + memorable boss fights

    - repetitive enemies
    - story is average    … Expand
  9. Leo_Manzano
    Mar 4, 2023
    6
    I haven't finished the game yet, but I'm already discouraged with it, first let's talk about expectations if you expect to find a dark souls style game you should find some elements of the series like rpg style progression through save points like bonfires.

    However I would say that Nioh has elements of the souls series but it's not a souls like, at the heart of the game we have combat    I haven't finished the game yet, but I'm already discouraged with it, first let's talk about expectations if you expect to find a dark souls style game you should find some elements of the series like rpg style progression through save points like bonfires.

    However I would say that Nioh has elements of the souls series but it's not a souls like, at the heart of the game we have combat that is very dynamic and has several mechanics reminding me more onimusha than the souls series, the enemies and level design is a bit how repetitive making the grind tiring.

    Despite my dismay, give the game a chance if possible it has several positives like a very creative boss design, a nice art direction and a decent story I see nioh as the beginning of a promising series that is worth knowing and waiting for a sequence that can improve even more    … Expand
  10. Moviegooner
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Nioh was a game like bloodborne I gave up on very quickly. After I played the soulsbourne games, I gave Nioh a try. Boy, this game is nearly as good as all the souls games. I've been playing this game non-stop. Nioh is not only addictive because of the difficulty, the challenging bosses, leveling up but the loot gathering is so satisfying. Selling, choosing, getting the right weapon,Nioh was a game like bloodborne I gave up on very quickly. After I played the soulsbourne games, I gave Nioh a try. Boy, this game is nearly as good as all the souls games. I've been playing this game non-stop. Nioh is not only addictive because of the difficulty, the challenging bosses, leveling up but the loot gathering is so satisfying. Selling, choosing, getting the right weapon, armor, charm. I love it. Also, the story is pretty good. At first, I wasn't that interested, but you become in love with the period, the culture, the characters.
    The DLC's are worth the money. With hard bosses beautiful landscapes, very interesting, compelling characters. Way of strong is mighty hard but never dull    … Expand
  11. EalyLiu
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    It's great. It's the best game I've ever seen. The picture is exquisite, the movement is smooth, and the design is exquisite.
  12. shenkenhigh
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    To be fair it's 9/10, the dlc content is just very overpowered and kinda annoying to get at. Otherwise a great game
  13. Broyax
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    Cette daube est une exclu plaiestassion… eh bah ils peuvent se la garder et se la mettre au cul pendant qu’ils y sont ! car cette daube est un clone des sous-produits de chez From **** mais démoulé par les blaireaux de chez la Team Ninja…

    C’est dire alors si cette daube, c’est de la merde ! à moins d’être un masochiste irrécupérable évidemment, comme pour les daubes de chez From **** :    Cette daube est une exclu plaiestassion… eh bah ils peuvent se la garder et se la mettre au cul pendant qu’ils y sont ! car cette daube est un clone des sous-produits de chez From **** mais démoulé par les blaireaux de chez la Team Ninja…

    C’est dire alors si cette daube, c’est de la merde ! à moins d’être un masochiste irrécupérable évidemment, comme pour les daubes de chez From **** : il faut vouloir aimer bouffer ce genre de saloperie, il faut vraiment être un enfoiré de mange-merde pour bouffer cette merde !

    Donc, la difficulté est réglée sur ‘ultra hard’ sa mère par défaut (et aussi par défauts au pluriel) et on passe son temps à recommencer… Le jeu se permet -en plus- d’être bien moche et au bout de 3 coups, le perso est (déjà) fatigué…

    De surcroît, l’imprécision demeure, ce qui n’arrange pas les combats déjà complètement claqués au sol… mais ça fait partie, on s’en doute, de ce mauvais trip masochiste typique de ce genre de sous-merde à tarés de masos de merde (allez d’urgence vous faire soigner, bande d’enculés).    … Expand
  14. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    6
    Acceptable, the gameplay could be better, the design of the bosses is good, but a lot of recycling
  15. superpyro296
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    I just finished Nioh yesterday and wow ! What a ride ! I completed the base game after a 119 hours playthrough. I completed all the main and side missions (except the twilight missions and post-game content).

    Nioh is a souls-like that is really difficult and challenging. The learning curve is steep but the feeling of satisfaction after you beat a tough boss is huge ! The game is super    I just finished Nioh yesterday and wow ! What a ride ! I completed the base game after a 119 hours playthrough. I completed all the main and side missions (except the twilight missions and post-game content).

    Nioh is a souls-like that is really difficult and challenging. The learning curve is steep but the feeling of satisfaction after you beat a tough boss is huge ! The game is super fun and engaging. The combat system is really deep and the ki system is a really nice implementation. Nioh has a lot of content. It is not a short game by any means. I think an experienced gamer in the soul-like genre may complete this game in the 50-60 hours range but for me, as a pretty average skilled gamer, I needed more than 100 hours which is fine for me because I enjoyed most of my time with Nioh

    However, after a certain point in the game, I felt exhausted and I needed to take a break. For 10 days, I switched to another game (Shadow of the Tomb Raider) which I completed easily. While I was playing the other game, I was already missing Nioh's super fun combat system. After, I continued my journey in Nioh really fresh and I spent a big part of my Christmas holidays completing the remaining missions until I beated the final boss yesterday after a few tries. So, in terms of pacing, it's possible that you find the game too intense (a lot of boss, some difficult side missions). The level design can be quite average and repetitive also...

    Nioh is a game that made me felt I was in a love & hate relationship with someone with a lot of passion. In 2022, that was the game I've felt the more engaged and passioned about even though that was not my game of the year    … Expand
  16. 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 ?
  17. CottonyJohny
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    nioh is garbage souls like ripp off that does everything worst
    -trash bosses
    -trash level design
    -trash plot
    -trash graphics
  18. FedorBondarchuk
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
    such a **** trash
  19. Crimson9
    Dec 26, 2022
    4
    The popularity of Dark Souls spawned a ton of 'souls-likes' and nioh is considered one of the best. Unfortunately, Dark Souls has become associated with two things - difficulty, and lots of combat.

    The thing is, Dark Souls is more than just that. It has great lore. It has great atmosphere. It has amazing level design. Its somewhat philosophical. Nioh is none of these things. You    The popularity of Dark Souls spawned a ton of 'souls-likes' and nioh is considered one of the best. Unfortunately, Dark Souls has become associated with two things - difficulty, and lots of combat.

    The thing is, Dark Souls is more than just that. It has great lore. It has great atmosphere. It has amazing level design. Its somewhat philosophical.

    Nioh is none of these things. You could say its close to the later Soulsborne games, but even these have higher polish, better lore, better level design.    … Expand
  20. Zakis1991
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Я не люблю серии игр Dark souls. Из-за отсутствия карты и не очень понятно куда идти. Абсолютно конченный кооператив. Но нио.... Нио я люблю. Отличный полноценный кооперав, прошел с другом , было весело. Как клоп игра отлично подойдётЯ не люблю серии игр Dark souls. Из-за отсутствия карты и не очень понятно куда идти. Абсолютно конченный кооператив. Но нио.... Нио я люблю. Отличный полноценный кооперав, прошел с другом , было весело. Как клоп игра отлично подойдёт
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. kostokc
    Sep 16, 2022
    8
    Very steep learning curve. Once you learn it the game becomes very enjoyable and not too hard anymore.
  25. Godudu
    Aug 17, 2022
    6
    Good game, it does enough to different itself from souls series. The only problem for me is that is way way harder then what it should be. Endgame it becomes easier as you make good builds, but the early game is a nightmare. I took 4 hours in the first main missions and only got the third boss with coop help.
  26. Qoo88039
    Aug 4, 2022
    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!
  27. LuxxLapis
    Jun 19, 2022
    3
    the leveling is **** terrible and this is the first game to have ever make me scream until I can't **** speak anymore. don't waste your time.
  28. RAILANDERSON
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Que grata supressa, pois um jogo que tem a capa e o protagonista igual ao Geralt do the witcher, copia claramente na cara dura os soulslike. mas que faz tudo isso de forma primorosa é se torna um dos melhores e mais desafiadores jogos da geração. Nioh é brutal, é sensacional. hoje posso dizer até que prefiro nioh do que Dark Souls, que baita jogo, pega a mitologia japoneza e mistura comQue grata supressa, pois um jogo que tem a capa e o protagonista igual ao Geralt do the witcher, copia claramente na cara dura os soulslike. mas que faz tudo isso de forma primorosa é se torna um dos melhores e mais desafiadores jogos da geração. Nioh é brutal, é sensacional. hoje posso dizer até que prefiro nioh do que Dark Souls, que baita jogo, pega a mitologia japoneza e mistura com uma jogabilidade fluida, muitos chefes, todos dificeis, mas não impossiveis. Nioh pra mim é o melhor jogo de 2017.… Expand
  29. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    9
    The game closest to From Software games, but here the story is more drawn we play William who is an Irish sailor who travels which under certain circumstances ends up in Japan to save his dear Saoirse from alchemist Edward Kelley
  30. F1_is_WWE
    Apr 13, 2022
    3
    First of all, this is a Dark Souls rip-off. It takes the core mechanics, but adds a new combat system.

    That's the good. The bad is that the game is super repettitve. 99% of enemies you fight are either: soldiers (with 1 of 10 weapons), zombies (1 type), demons (8 types). That's it. Some levels have dogs, some have spiders, and 2 have weird jelly blobs, but 99% of the game is fighting    First of all, this is a Dark Souls rip-off. It takes the core mechanics, but adds a new combat system.

    That's the good. The bad is that the game is super repettitve. 99% of enemies you fight are either: soldiers (with 1 of 10 weapons), zombies (1 type), demons (8 types). That's it. Some levels have dogs, some have spiders, and 2 have weird jelly blobs, but 99% of the game is fighting the same 3 enemies. This could be fine if the game were 10 hours long, but it is 80 hours with 28 main missions and almost a hunderd side missions. All are linear.

    And if you try skipping the side missions, you'll end up like me - 100 levels down by the end (from recommended level 250). It's a grind fest and not worth is unless you really love playing Dark Souls.    … Expand
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#8 Best 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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