Nioh

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8.3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    NIOH is a great game, I have spent about 60 hrs and the game is worth every penny invested because is very addictive and the combat is complex and very spectacular. I higly recommend to buy this game, As a player and person this game has changed my life for good be because I learned to be a more patient, prudent and more determined person.    … Expand
  2. Grald
    Sep 24, 2021
    0
    It's so difficult that it's unplayable. I played Souls and Sekiro, but this is on another level. This people are really making fun of me. At least it was free with PsPlus.
  3. joel_tdl
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    No es un sistema de combate, es EL sistema de combate.

    JUGABILIDAD: Así, tal cual el titulo. Los combates son excelentes: los ataques y defensas, el esquivar, el "bailar" con tu oponente. El sistema de posiciones no es solo funcional, sino fantástico y le da una variedad al combate, al tener que decidir con cuál posición es conveniente atacar a cada enemigo en específico. El    No es un sistema de combate, es EL sistema de combate.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Así, tal cual el titulo.

    Los combates son excelentes: los ataques y defensas, el esquivar, el "bailar" con tu oponente. El sistema de posiciones no es solo funcional, sino fantástico y le da una variedad al combate, al tener que decidir con cuál posición es conveniente atacar a cada enemigo en específico.
    El clásico sistema de stamina (Ki) está bien implementado, además de que la recuperación del mismo usando R1 en el momento indicado es un buen toque. Además, la gran cantidad de ítems, y objetos utilizables dan aun más complejidad.

    En Nioh, la asignación de botones se siente más perfecta de lo que había experimentado en mucho tiempo. Es muy orgánico. El control se siente espectacular y hace que cada batalla se convierta e una delicia de jugabilidad.

    Las batallas contra espectros le dan un buen sabor al gameplay, y terminan por volverse adictivas para probar las mejoras de nuestro personaje.

    El esquema de las sub misiones está también bien implementado y, contrario a lo que podría parecer, no se siente repetitivo en ningún momento.
    La reutilización de los Boss no me molesta puesto que ocurre únicamente en las sub misiones y misiones crepúsculo. Así que es totalmente opcional: una especia de New Game+ adelantado.

    Como puntos negativos tenemos que la AI aveces es un poco torpe, y que el manejo del inventario es un poco caótico. Pero nada que no podamos tolerar.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Nioh no pretende sorprender por su hiperrealismo sino por su gran diseño artístico visual. Los escenarios, cinemáticas y personajes son piezas que encajan perfectamente una con otra.

    Eso sí: la falta de mayor detalle gráfico me resultó especialmente molesta tratándose del agua, ya que cuesta un poco de trabajo verificar su profundidad para saber si podemos o no caminar por la costa (esto en misiones muy específicas, pero hay que mencionarlo) Y hay algunas áreas con una visibilidad reducida por culpa de un mal trabajo en zonas de niebla.
    Por tanto, tenemos algunos escenarios muy buenos y otros mas bien regulares.

    La narrativa es... extraña. Por llamarla de cierta forma. Honestamente, la trama no me ha quedado nada clara.

    SONIDO:
    Probablemente su apartado más descuidado.
    Si bien, la música que suena al enfrentarnos a los temidos Jefes es épica, aquella presente en los niveles es todo lo contrario.

    Los efectos de sonido están bien, así como las voces.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    El juego toma prestado elementos de otras franquicias, pero su sistema de combate es tan increíble y bien realizado que no queda duda de que es la piedra angular de Nioh. Ninguno de los juegos con que Nioh ha sido comparado tiene un sistema ten pulido, adictivo y sólido.    … Expand
  4. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    No início fiquei com receio porque achei que era mais um jogo tentando copiar o Demon's Souls, porém quando fui jogá-lo, percebi que é muito bom quanto, achei incrível e amei o visual, super recomendo para quem gosta do estilo.
  5. memokmo
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    good game.
    Gameplay is so satisfying and fast. Bosses are really good too.
    But area designs are no way near dark souls games. Mission areas are isolated. That is not good for a souls-like game. And enemy designs repeat too much. Side missions are really bad and extremely hard.
  6. Walt17
    Jan 30, 2020
    3
    Noioso, ambientazione anonima a tratti, boss mediocri, senso di progressione assente
  7. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Good
    Score.....................Amazing
  8. ViperXT
    Mar 28, 2020
    4
    Another one of those Dark Souls copies, this time not well done. Game controls were simple, with frustrating elements of camera work to make it more difficult than it needed to be. Story was not interesting. The graphics were sub par and the color was mostly dark and grey.
  9. OliRock92
    Aug 17, 2021
    0
    Perfect for masochists who cannot get a partner but own a PS4. 10/10 for masochists. As for everyone else, what you will find here is a bland, boring experience. PS3 level graphics, uninspired audio, an incredibly small variety of ennemies and absolutely 0 originality. Team Ninja simply threw a LITTLE bit of japanese folklore into Dark Souls. There really is nothing to see here. And that'sPerfect for masochists who cannot get a partner but own a PS4. 10/10 for masochists. As for everyone else, what you will find here is a bland, boring experience. PS3 level graphics, uninspired audio, an incredibly small variety of ennemies and absolutely 0 originality. Team Ninja simply threw a LITTLE bit of japanese folklore into Dark Souls. There really is nothing to see here. And that's without even mentionning the BS difficulty too. This game is a grind fest. Ennemies all have stats miles above yours. That's it. That's the difficulty. There is no getting good here, just getting better stats to raise your chances of victory, dodging the same repetitive ennemy attacks over and over. At some point, you get bored, you lose focus, you get hit twice and you die. You then repawn at a shrine. Doesn't sound too bad, right? Well, think again, because when you die, you lose ALL of the EXP you gained. You have to spend it at the shrines to raise 1 stat at a time by ONE. Die before you spend your exp, lose it. So, it could have redeemed itself by being a cool grinding game in which you see your character getting stronger and stronger, but it fails at that too. Really, there's nothing here. Well, unless you're a lonely masochist. Have fun, masochists!… Expand
  10. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Juegazo con identidad propia, dificil hasta romper el mando. Personalmente de lo poco que no me gusta es el sistema de loot, por lo demas genial.
  11. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    A nice Soulsklike, with deep build variety, a good story and a combat system hard to master but rewarding. The rpg aspect also allows you to minmax your build and break the game, if you want to.

    However, the difficulty is not perfectly balanced there are way too many oneshots, and some enemies are too spongy.
  12. Clemontide
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Great Game, but very hard, if you are not used to soul-like games. Loved the graphics and the music
  13. arPod
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Наиграв 600 часов в эту игру имею очень странные чувства, с одной стороны игра в 2020 уже почти не актуальна, во многих смыслах Nioh многим не понравиться, есть моменты из-за которых я не хочу возвращаться (лучше уж в Nioh2). Ну все таки это хорошая игра заслуживающая своих денег, к тому же щас можно взять неказистый порт на PC за 900р со всеми dlc, будь они не ладны, на дополнения мнениеНаиграв 600 часов в эту игру имею очень странные чувства, с одной стороны игра в 2020 уже почти не актуальна, во многих смыслах Nioh многим не понравиться, есть моменты из-за которых я не хочу возвращаться (лучше уж в Nioh2). Ну все таки это хорошая игра заслуживающая своих денег, к тому же щас можно взять неказистый порт на PC за 900р со всеми dlc, будь они не ладны, на дополнения мнение я писать конечно не буду, в принципе 8.4 вполне заслужено.… Expand
  14. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Nioh is a samurai Souls-like, and it was an important game that helped me developed my passion for the Soulsborne games.

    The gameplay with the different weapon types and stances is fantastic integrating the agile combat, and while Nioh hosts a fair share of fun and challenging bosses, most can be trivialised with MVP sloth talisman, so I'd advise against the use of it to keep the    Nioh is a samurai Souls-like, and it was an important game that helped me developed my passion for the Soulsborne games.

    The gameplay with the different weapon types and stances is fantastic integrating the agile combat, and while Nioh hosts a fair share of fun and challenging bosses, most can be trivialised with MVP sloth talisman, so I'd advise against the use of it to keep the experience challenging. The atmosphere the music provides isn't to the level that Soulsborne game does and the story and characters, unfortunately, pales in further comparison.

    Nevertheless, Nioh is still a great game that can be enjoyed by Soulsborne veterans and newcomers alike.    … Expand
  15. StrohNamiX
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Story / Character.: Things were happening. i don't know why and I don't care. The star of this game is the gameplay. Please don't buy it for the story...

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: Simply put, the graphics are mediocre. There is nothing special about it. The level design is fine. Gameplay.: The combat is amazing. There are so many different combat styles, skills, weapons, tools    Story / Character.: Things were happening. i don't know why and I don't care. The star of this game is the gameplay. Please don't buy it for the story...

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: Simply put, the graphics are mediocre. There is nothing special about it. The level design is fine.

    Gameplay.: The combat is amazing. There are so many different combat styles, skills, weapons, tools to play with. I played through the main game + dlcs + NG+ and NG++ and still never got bored. The combat is by far the shining star of the game.

    Conclusion.: If you want/need immersive atmosphere and an interesting lore with good combat, then I would rather recommend the souls games. Nioh on the other hand can be an absolute blast too if you don't mind the run of the mill story and mediocre graphics.

    Story / Character Development.: 5/10
    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: 5/10
    Gameplay.: 10/10

    Result.: 8 / 10. The story and graphics don't impact the rating as much as they aren't really that important for this kind of game.    … Expand
  16. Yugasami
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Для удобства разделю мнение на разделы.

    1) Геймплей: Глубокий, быстрый, разнообразный. Те, кто критикуют механику ки-пульс и ки-флакс, просто не смогли её освоить, эта механика делает игру ещё динамичнее и позволяет хардкорным игрокам выделывать ещё более крутые финты(а не бегать и ждать регенерации стамины...) В соулс серию не играл, но играл в бладборн(без длц) и точно могу сказать, что    Для удобства разделю мнение на разделы.

    1) Геймплей:
    Глубокий, быстрый, разнообразный. Те, кто критикуют механику ки-пульс и ки-флакс, просто не смогли её освоить, эта механика делает игру ещё динамичнее и позволяет хардкорным игрокам выделывать ещё более крутые финты(а не бегать и ждать регенерации стамины...) В соулс серию не играл, но играл в бладборн(без длц) и точно могу сказать, что игра сложнее, но глубокая боевая система и отзывчивое управление(в следствии очень низкого инпут лага за счёт наличия 60 фпс) дают вам возможность задействовать максимум своих возможностей и получать от боев максимум удовольствия. Если вы умерли, то вы умерли не потому что не отзывчивое управление, не потому что вас ограничивают медленные анимации и уж точно не потому что фреймрейт просел, а потому что вы что-то сделали не так.
    Также в игре система лута из дьяблы. 2)Дизайн окружения и атмосфера:
    Тут игра, как по мне, сильно проигрывает последним играм от From Software.
    Помимо всего прочего, у фромов локации связаны в один ветвистый мир, а здесь просто отдельные локации, хоть внутри этих локаций и есть шорткаты, скрытые пути и т.п. Ещё напрягает то, что в Нио почти все локации очень тёмные, если ваш телевизор/монитор повернут к окну, вы вряд-ли сможете нормально поиграть при дневном свете. 3)Графика:
    Я играю на стандартной ПС4 и хоть играть с 60 фпс очень приятно, но разрешение 720р(динамическое) иногда мозолит глаза, это если вы играете в "Экшн решиме", если же вы играете в "режиме фильма" мозолить глаза вам будет куда менее отзывчивое управление из-за инпут лага(видно, что игра делалась под 60фпс, как и все остальные игры от Team Ninja), а также полное отсутствие моушн блюра, которое и призвано делать 30 фпс более плавными для глаза, обидно то, что порт для ПК получил моушн блюр...
    Возвращаясь к "Экшн режиму" ещё сильнее смущает количество игр, которые на стандартной ps4 выдают 60 фпс при нативном 1080р ну или хотя бы 900р(динамическом), тот же МГС 5(а ведь там открытый мир), все игры от капком(дмс и резиденты) ремастеры старых эксклюзивов сони, а также практически все шутеры от первого лица.

    4)Сюжет:
    Он тут максимально японский, порой даже слишком. Даже "брифинг" перед заданиями выполнен в стиле японских игр вроде серии "Dynasty Warriors". Для меня непривычно, но удовольствия от игры не портит.

    5)Звук/саундтрек:
    Ниже среднего, ничего особо не запомнилось, иногда один трек повторяется при сражении с разными боссами и это прям вообще не очень.

    Вердикт:
    Играть очень приятно, глубина и отзывчивость боевой системы, а также её разнообразность, вызывают зависимость и забываешь обо всех недостатках игры.
    Рекомендую фанатам соулс игр и слэшеров, а также фанатам темы самураев и ниндзя.    … Expand
  17. ArisManimal
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    amazing game that is based on Soulborne philosophy, exceeds the combat one step further with the low-mid-high stance
  18. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    عالم غريب وقصة غريبه وقدرات غريبة أضافت طابعا جميلا للعبة ومع الصعوبة القوية تكون اللعبة جميلة
  19. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    It is Dark Souls 2.0 imo. It builds ( / steals / copies whichever you prefer ) on everything that is good in dark souls, and improves it in several places and also let go some of the 'harder to like parts'. For example I really don't mind that I dont have to cross half of the map every time to reach a boss. In Nioh there is always a shrine near the bosses. ( I feel like thats why Nioh canIt is Dark Souls 2.0 imo. It builds ( / steals / copies whichever you prefer ) on everything that is good in dark souls, and improves it in several places and also let go some of the 'harder to like parts'. For example I really don't mind that I dont have to cross half of the map every time to reach a boss. In Nioh there is always a shrine near the bosses. ( I feel like thats why Nioh can afford to have more difficult bosses then DS, because you don't have to spend 50% of your efforts just to reach them after they killed you again ) Also the stance system ( low stance when you have faster, but weaker attacks, and best dodge - mid stance with superior blocking - high stance with powerful but slow attacks ) is a definitely a great improvement. The other aspects like story and music are also fine.… Expand
  20. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Como primera experiencia "Souls" que tuve, con todas sus diferencias y matices, la sensación de satisfacción fue impagable. Team Ninja está tocado por la varita cuando quiere, claro.
  21. JohnTargaryen
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, a temática e a jogabilidade são muito boas, fortemente recomendado para fãs de dark souls
  22. Guados
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My top PS4/PS5 list
    1. Ghost of Tsushima 9,7/10
    2. God of War 9,5/10
    3. Other for TOP3 Meme    … Expand
  23. akakhalifa22323
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    This game shows how from software were lazy with Darksouls 3. Why? because Nioh have :

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The game is incredible especially considering that it is a new IP. Tons of replay value.
  29. Bigredbearded
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Wow. This game is amazing in every aspect except graphics. (I chose 60fps) Many souls comparisons but this game has more passion in its structure and mechanics. If Souls/Bloodborne came together with the mechanics and structure of Nioh it may be the best thing since sliced heads. Bread. I meant bread, guys....
  30. GamerJosh0137
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    A little disclaimer: I have not COMPLETELY finished the game yet but I think it is safe to say that I have put more than enough time in to get the full picture. If you have read some of the negative user reviews you may have seen some users asking how anyone got the idea that Nioh is anything like Dark Souls. I would say to them that is they can't see the comparison then they have neverA little disclaimer: I have not COMPLETELY finished the game yet but I think it is safe to say that I have put more than enough time in to get the full picture. If you have read some of the negative user reviews you may have seen some users asking how anyone got the idea that Nioh is anything like Dark Souls. I would say to them that is they can't see the comparison then they have never really played a Dark Souls game. It is that obvious. I can tell you 100% that there is MUCH taken from Dark Souls in terms of gameplay and mechanics. Imo this is a good thing. Nioh shines best at it's differences though. I don't want to say what they are because it's better if you notice them yourself. It's definitely a hard game, but how hard it is is up to you. You can make it harder if you wan't to find all the secret areas and their bosses, and once you clear a particular area you can go back through it again with higher level enemies. High risk but great reward. The higher level enemies drop better loot. One of my gripes (and honestly it has more to do with me not understanding how it really works) is the Ki. Dark Souls fans would relate this to stamina. If you don't manage your ki right, you can run out pretty quick and when that happens your character WONT move at all. There is a way to replace used Ki if you time the trigger just right when you start to see a light around your character. It totally reminds me of Bloodborne's health regeneration. In BB if you attack after being hit you can replace some of that lost health. Not EXACTLY like Nioh but pretty close. What I didn't like much at all was some of the setting. Towns and buildings, etc look really bland and uninteresting. This isn't a huge deal but in Dark Souls you can look far into the distance and it's almost always majestic looking, and you KNOW that at some point you will be there. Again, this wasn't a huge setback thanks to the fantastic gameplay. If you are a DarkBorne fan then you should DEFINITELY check this one out. I think you will be surprised at how much you'll enjoy it. Even if you are not a Dark Souls fan check it out, and don't let the difficulty scare you away. It's not nearly has hard as Dark Souls if you stick to the main path, then who knows you might get really good at it and then wan't to go back and do all the extra's.

    P.S. I can't believe I went through all of that and didn't mention the fighting stances. Imo it's one of the GREATEST differences with Dark Souls. You have your high, mid, and low stance. High stance is a heavy (and slow) attack, giving you a much harder hit to the enemy and your Ki. The mid would be your basic attack. It doesn't deal a whole lot of damage but its faster than the High attack. Then of coarse the low stance. Giving you a much faster strike but at way less damage. Knowing which one to use and when will take some getting used to. I am still having trouble with that but it's a lot of fun. With some fine tuning and practice it will come much easier.    … Expand
  31. Rothsword
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    Really an amazing game. I am a soul game player myself, when I heard the game for the first time, I thought this game is just a rough copy of DARK SOULS, but after yesterday's play, from the fighting rhythm to the system design, this game is totally different. Nice work.
  32. SaveTheClayPots
    Feb 12, 2017
    9
    Ni-Oh is what you get when you take something that someone else has done good and you perfect it, Ni-Oh is downright amazing, as a big fan of the souls games and the genre, that franchise created, this game is a healthy and good alternative to this genre. It feels like a blend of demon souls and bloodborne but, most important of all, it does end up feeling like something that is on itsNi-Oh is what you get when you take something that someone else has done good and you perfect it, Ni-Oh is downright amazing, as a big fan of the souls games and the genre, that franchise created, this game is a healthy and good alternative to this genre. It feels like a blend of demon souls and bloodborne but, most important of all, it does end up feeling like something that is on its own.

    The game has you put into the shoes of William Adams, the first Englishman to travel over to Japan and who became a samurai ‒and that is pretty much the only historic correctness you will get from this game, considering the game puts you in the battle of demons and such.
    The story does well in establishing the scene and setting perfectly fine and that is all that you really will care about, the story isn’t amazing but it is good and it keeps you entertained and interested the whole way through, it can be a little cheesy and feel like an anime at times, but never in a bad way, if you are playing this game for the story i would recommend you go for something more in the veins of Onimusha and not Ni-Oh, this is mostly all about that gameplay and not the story.

    You begin in a prison in London, where you quickly escape, fighting guards off, finding loot, learning everything from controlling your character to equipping gear in a not very “in your face” tutorial style, which I appreciated very much since i have danced this dance before, and we all know how bothersome long boring tutorials can be.

    Already at the beginning of the game, you can tell you have a challenging journey ahead of you ‒I never found the game that difficult, but most newcomers of the genre and the game on its own will probably feel the difficulty off-putting at times, which is why the addition of loot to the game mechanics is a nice touch and helps you feel positive even in the times when you just want to throw your controller, because you know you can always even the odds with better gear, or you can find a co op partner, yes, the game has co op at something called Tori Gate in the shrine’s menu.

    After the London section, William starts his journey over to Japan, landing in Kuroshima, a tiny island off the coast of Usuki. The game finally places you in the scenario you have been waiting for. As the game gradually opens up, it will give you a world map of the Kyushu’s Bungo province, where you can pick main missions, secondary missions. You also have a homestead where you can train your skills in a dojo, talk to the blacksmith to buy/sell gear, forge gear ‒you can even soul match two pieces of gear to up the level of your equipped weapon or armour or refashion your gear, There isn’t much customization with the avatar, but at one point you can use patronage levels to unlock barbershop at the blacksmith which will allow you to change your beard and hair style,later on in the game it will open up even more, letting you travel to another province which opens up the world map even more.
    You have a “hidden teahouse” where you can spend glory points to buy cool stuff like gestures, skins, rare crafting materials and even unidentified gear, just like diablo.
    When hidden teahouse opens up you will also get the chance to join a clan, you can choose which clan to join depending on what stat boost you want.

    The game has so much content and customization to it, that I’m still jumping in excitement just thinking about it. And best of all is the way the game gradually opens it up to you, instead of just handing it over and saying “here you go” it all feels like a progression to it that is at your own pace.

    Earlier in the review i compared Ni-Oh a lot to BloodBorne, but as a Team Ninja game you can also see resemblance to Ninja Gaiden especially in the combat, when it comes to combat, it really is a thinking man’s game, you have 3 different weapon stances you can choose from, low, mid and high. and they have different purposes to them from fast moving stance for attack and retreat tactics to slow hard hitting stance for high offense and slow defence. The fun part of combat is your enemy and the variety in animations and enemy designs, you have to read their animations to be at your most efficient in combat. knowing when to keep your distant and when to strike. The bosses in the game can be really difficult but it always comes down to what you do wrong and never the game **** it up for you.

    Ni-Oh is both fun and difficult, but it never broke me down, the amount of content you have to play with and explore to learning the combat in the game and beating the different variations of Demons and Bosses, There is a lot to this game and i highly recommend it to both newcomers to the genre and hardcore gamers looking for more challenge after their time with Dark Souls or who have a hole needed to fill after the last Ninja Gaiden.

    This is my review of Ni-Oh and i hope you enjoyed it.    … Expand
  33. MohammadHD
    Feb 12, 2017
    9
    Nioh is an amazing mix between Dark Souls & onimusha with a lot of new ideas witch make the game form its own identity, the fast paced battle is amazing and you have to study every foe and to manage your stamina and during that you can execute your move which you unlock during the game, the bosses will give you hard time ..
    Enemies design are not so good and this is the only things i    Nioh is an amazing mix between Dark Souls & onimusha with a lot of new ideas witch make the game form its own identity, the fast paced battle is amazing and you have to study every foe and to manage your stamina and during that you can execute your move which you unlock during the game, the bosses will give you hard time ..
    Enemies design are not so good and this is the only things i didn't like in the game ..

    NIOH is one of the must-play titles this year    … Expand
  34. IncognitosX
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    This game is shrouded in mystery and brings back the feeling I had when venturing into the world of Dark Souls for the first time. The game play is amazing and caters to various play styles. I hate to compare this game to Dark Souls because it really does stand on its own two feet but if enjoy the series then you'll absolutely love this. At first it felt a bit easy but little did I knowThis game is shrouded in mystery and brings back the feeling I had when venturing into the world of Dark Souls for the first time. The game play is amazing and caters to various play styles. I hate to compare this game to Dark Souls because it really does stand on its own two feet but if enjoy the series then you'll absolutely love this. At first it felt a bit easy but little did I know that was only the tutorial. I find this game a bit more challenging than Dark Souls but that might be because I'm adjusting. Regardless, if you enjoy the complexities of an RPG, meticulously crawling though levels for secrets, intense action and a challenge like no other than this game is for you.… Expand
  35. GaR172
    Feb 11, 2017
    9
    Great game so far, but people need to tone down on the "It's better than Dark Souls" reviews and comments. Nioh has excellent gameplay, fast and responsive, courtesy of a developer with Ninja Gaiden under its belt. But in terms of world building, level design, sense of place and overall polish and attention to detail, it doesn't touch Dark Souls/Bloodborne. Hidetaka Miyazaki is a genius ofGreat game so far, but people need to tone down on the "It's better than Dark Souls" reviews and comments. Nioh has excellent gameplay, fast and responsive, courtesy of a developer with Ninja Gaiden under its belt. But in terms of world building, level design, sense of place and overall polish and attention to detail, it doesn't touch Dark Souls/Bloodborne. Hidetaka Miyazaki is a genius of game development, and there's simply no equal at Team Ninja. Still, Nioh is very good and totally recommended to anybody who likes the Souls games, or anybody who enjoys challenging action-RPGs that don't hold your hand.… Expand
  36. HGJ1990
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    Nioh is really similar to Dark Souls/Bloodbourne but that's not a bad thing. Loot is randomly generated similar to diablo, and combat is like a combination of dark souls and ninja gaiden. Enemies can be very punishing but killing them is very satisfying. Story is ok nothing fancy and game can get challenging at times. If you enjoy the souls series you'll enjoy this one as well.
  37. Jhonyteixeira
    Feb 9, 2017
    9
    This game is awesome,amazing,very very very very good,also very very exclusive of Playstation 4,Nioh and Bloodobrne are arts of the genre............
  38. NagitoKomaeda
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    I am a SoulsBorne fan. I've completed many times Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2, Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne. And let me tell you that NioH's combat system utterly destroys Souls combat system, and it stands up fiercely to Bloodborne's.
    Don't doubt, this game deserves your money.
  39. DevilsWar
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    I will start off and say Nioh is not for everybody. Nioh is a challenging, FUN, and at times frustrating experience. The game is not perfect but in my humble opinion the combat system is a perfect 10. Graphics can range depending on what system you are using ( PS4 or PS4 Pro ) and same goes for performance. On both systems you can choose between better graphics, better frame rates, or aI will start off and say Nioh is not for everybody. Nioh is a challenging, FUN, and at times frustrating experience. The game is not perfect but in my humble opinion the combat system is a perfect 10. Graphics can range depending on what system you are using ( PS4 or PS4 Pro ) and same goes for performance. On both systems you can choose between better graphics, better frame rates, or a combination of both. My recommendation is to use the Action Mode for better frames rates and performance. Level design and enemies can be repetitive at times, but the boss encounters make up for that. The sound quality of the game is great as I have no complaints about any of the music, voice acting, weapon sounds, ambiance, and enemy sounds. One issue I have with the game is the amount of systems it uses for inventory and for using the blacksmith. The menus are cluttered with information, it feels like you have hundreds of items in your inventory. You get the hang of it after a while but it can cause confusion for some players. The other issue is story, it just did not keep my attention. I wanted to hurry up and get back to the fighting and skip most of the cut scenes. Nioh has elements of the Ninja Gaiden series, with elements of Dark Souls but it also leans heavily on Onimusha. At the end of the day you are a fan of those types of games and enjoy challenges then Nioh is a must buy.… Expand
  40. Uchiha-Madara
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Amazing and very beautiful game..The story is very good... The combat is great and fast, I love the mechanism and can't wait for the PvP update... If you're a Bloodborne or Souls' fan, you have to play this... I would give it a 95/100 score.....
  41. BambamRR
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing, the best of style onimusha and dark souls, big bosses, variety of weapons, combat modes and the hard difficulty make this game a perfect boy for this month... O jogo é bom demaaaaais pessoal, viciante é ele, não paro de jogar mais esse negócio....
  42. Katoplepas
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    Excelent game.
    Good graphics, smooth fps on Action mode. Good fighting mechanics and story telling.
    Has so many elements that give it a brand new self personality, It's not a simply 'DS Clone' if you ask me.
  43. Hughishness
    Feb 14, 2017
    8
    Very enjoyable game. Combat can be brutal it is very important to take your time and carefully read and use the walkthrough or it can be frustrating to the point of quitting, which I almost did. Gave it a second chance and restarted this time being very thorough and am having much more success this time.
    Pros
    Combat system is new and very engaging Loot system is fun and aesthetically    Very enjoyable game. Combat can be brutal it is very important to take your time and carefully read and use the walkthrough or it can be frustrating to the point of quitting, which I almost did. Gave it a second chance and restarted this time being very thorough and am having much more success this time.
    Pros
    Combat system is new and very engaging
    Loot system is fun and aesthetically pleasing
    Upgrade system is tailored to multiple play styles
    Enviroments are nice and diverse leading encouraging player strategy
    Cons
    Graphics are OK
    Story is bland (Team Ninja not a surprise)
    Difficulty requires some obstinance on the players part to avoid rage quitting    … Expand
  44. babasime
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    wtf so little ads about this game before the launch, had i not play the beta i wouldnt even give this game a try. 10/10 , it's worth your money. The only downside maybe is that the main char somehow look like the main character from the witcher
  45. Coradiation
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, Does so many things right and beautifully. It seemed hard at first but once you start changing stances through combos, watching the mobs' animation things get easier. The combat just flows. Awesome ki system that rewards meaningful combos. Tons of content and customization. Graphics are really cool too. Bosses are very balanced and well made. Only downsideThis game is a masterpiece, Does so many things right and beautifully. It seemed hard at first but once you start changing stances through combos, watching the mobs' animation things get easier. The combat just flows. Awesome ki system that rewards meaningful combos. Tons of content and customization. Graphics are really cool too. Bosses are very balanced and well made. Only downside compared to a Souls game i would say is the level design but it is still pretty good.… Expand
  46. Chowda
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I have played through 2+ times......finished all missions.....platinum'd it.....finished both title lists...which includes beating each boss 5 times and beating each boss and not getting hit.....went on random missions and got into the top 15 of my clan ranking....maxed my proficiency in all weapons....fiddled around with a barehanded build....

    I don't want to go overboard but this    I have played through 2+ times......finished all missions.....platinum'd it.....finished both title lists...which includes beating each boss 5 times and beating each boss and not getting hit.....went on random missions and got into the top 15 of my clan ranking....maxed my proficiency in all weapons....fiddled around with a barehanded build....

    I don't want to go overboard but this might be the greatest game I have ever played.

    For most games, I get to the end and just want it to be over....I was disappointed when this game ended. So I played it again....and was disappointed again when I finished it a second time.

    I have played 250+ hours of this game and still want more.....I don't think there is a greater compliment than that.    … Expand
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. CiphirSol
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Team NINJA is back! Taking influences from many modern action-RPGS, (notably From Software's Soulsborne series) this game manages to blend those influences together and serve them up in a complex, tight and overall novel way. The only thing I could knock it for so far is the story, but when a game is this fun it's a minor gripe and arguably not really the "point" of the game itself. GoingTeam NINJA is back! Taking influences from many modern action-RPGS, (notably From Software's Soulsborne series) this game manages to blend those influences together and serve them up in a complex, tight and overall novel way. The only thing I could knock it for so far is the story, but when a game is this fun it's a minor gripe and arguably not really the "point" of the game itself. Going in, know this is a game with quite a bit of depth, but it's very easy to pick up and play, but like Ninja Gaiden before it, it's very difficult to master.… Expand
  50. ivyking007
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    +more faster combat compare to the soulborne series
    +more options let users choose on 60fps mode or 30fps mode
    +interesting setting and enviroment
    +masocore difficulity

    -non next-gen graphics

    recommend for gamers who like masochist difficulity
  51. Crujones
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    To call this game a "Soulsborne copy" is an insult to Nioh, while it does take some elements from Soulsborne games they aren't alike. The combat is an absolute thrill and requires a lot of attention and management, the skill ceiling is VERY high and even higher than Soulsborne games!
  52. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    Before I start this review, it’s important to note that I did not beat this game, its insanely difficult, but I decided to review it anyway, because I still feel I can offer valuable information for those on the fence about this game.
    There are 20 bosses here…
    I put 12 hours into this game and only managed to see 2 of them That’s how difficult this game was for me… And my issue with    Before I start this review, it’s important to note that I did not beat this game, its insanely difficult, but I decided to review it anyway, because I still feel I can offer valuable information for those on the fence about this game.
    There are 20 bosses here…
    I put 12 hours into this game and only managed to see 2 of them
    That’s how difficult this game was for me…
    And my issue with this game isn’t that it’s too challenging
    It’s that its needlessly difficult just for the sake of it.
    Nioh is a great game and it’s a fun game, if you’re a glutton for punishment and if you love dark souls buy this, because nioh is just as good and combat wise is miles better
    The combat here is swift...
    But is more about managing your energy than it is anything else
    You basically play as the most out of shape character in video game history.
    2 swings of a sword and they are gasping for air
    its insanely frustrating at first because they sit there and just let the enemy kill them
    If it came down to just skill of timing your attacks and dodging, the gameplay would be much more bearable.. But it’s not...
    you have to keep an eye on your Ki gage, because it might as well be a health gage
    this is the first indication the game is out to test your patience rather than your skill
    its out to annoy and frustrate you rather than challenge you
    because you become almost paralyzed if you try to attack too often
    I eventually got it down…
    hit and run…
    You can block attacks, change your fighting stances... use bows, guns, and bombs…
    I could lure away 1 enemy at a time and pick them apart easily
    the hunted became the hunter…
    I became aggressive...
    I became comfortable with the combat and it finally felt learnable instead of just cheap…
    But the moments of my character just freezing up because a block or swing took too much energy or because they got back up off of the ground was just as cheap feeling and frequent as it was from the start…
    I was killing enemies, collecting their amrita which works like souls… it’s the currency you use to level up and boost a stat of your choice…
    and much like the souls games you have to recollect them if you die…
    I was picking up new weapons and gear, finding kodama to increase drop rates…
    I was genuinely having a blast running around and engaging in the satisfying and challenging combat…
    This game also features checkpoints which are nice, they refill your health but respawn enemies and generally there’s a shortcut you’ll eventually open near a checkpoint in case you die going to a new location of these well designed and interesting maps…
    And then I have my first real boss fight…
    And this is where I decided to peace out…
    You do have ways to increase your chance of success…
    You have a guardian spirit that makes you invulnerable for a short period of time
    and you can even call on an online player to help you…
    There’s an issue though…
    to call a random online player you need an ochoko cup..
    to get an ochoko cup you have to challenge a fallen warrior at a blood grave…
    these characters are insanely tough but that isn’t why this is frustrating…
    it’s frustrating because you get 1 shot and 1 shot only.. If you die you’re disconnected from the player and you have to get another cup to summon another player...
    there is no respawning and trying again which makes the grind to trying to defeat a boss even worse…
    The bosses are insane difficulty spikes that don’t fit with the rest of the level…
    I got to a point trying to beat the first real boss that regular enemies were warm butter to me… but the main boss was killing me almost instantly…
    I got insanely close to defeating them and they just picked me up with no warning and bit my head off and that was it.
    My partner was still alive but that didn’t matter
    instant disconnect, and no revive option
    There’s a massive lack of balance here and to me killed everything this game had going for it
    It went from skill to luck.
    I got to a point where I was over running down to the beach over and over again trying to get lucky….
    And the game frustratingly remembers items you use in battle but not the damage you do.
    Meaning you get none of your consumables back but the boss has all of their health again Its backwards and discourages experimenting with items... I never felt like I was progressing in combat with the boss… they even implemented a system where the game will create areas against bosses that you can’t evade at all in exchange for higher damage… no thank you after the 1000th try it just stopped being fun for me.. If the boss battles felt fair and progressive this game would be near masterpiece status… But they’re just roadblocks to the good stuff. instead of crafting an 80 hour journey full of challenge and strategy… you get an awesome world to explore that you have to suffer through cheap boss battles to experience… 8.5/10    … Expand
  53. Freedom013
    Feb 11, 2017
    9
    If you love dark souls you will love Nioh. some will say this is dark souls with a Japanese historical skin on top, their not completely wrong, Team Ninja took a few pages from other games as well. The combat seems reminiscent of Ninja Gaiden with weapons such as the kusarigama feeling oh so satisfying, the loot system is similar to that of Diablo, which means grinding for that perfectIf you love dark souls you will love Nioh. some will say this is dark souls with a Japanese historical skin on top, their not completely wrong, Team Ninja took a few pages from other games as well. The combat seems reminiscent of Ninja Gaiden with weapons such as the kusarigama feeling oh so satisfying, the loot system is similar to that of Diablo, which means grinding for that perfect role is gonna take a while. they seem to have already implemented features that will be necessary for late game such as forging, reforging and transmog. Without going into to much more detail I find the game to be nostalgic yet still fresh and would recommend it to any fans of the dark souls series. If there is a downside to this game its the dodge mechanics and AI targeting, in Dark souls attacks seem to be aimed and are easily dodge-able, however in Nioh the enemy attacks tend to follow your dodges unless timed perfectly/right before impact. I am only part way through the game but I am thoroughly enjoying it.… Expand
  54. The_BlueRose
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Nioh takes direcly the Souls´ formula but the game knows how to shine by its own.

    The atmosphere, a combination of japanesse folklore and real facts that explains how these Yokai exist during the end of the Sengoku era, a dark period of Japan´s history, when war, anger and suffering were common. The strongest point of the game is the combat, quick, satisfying and with lots of    Nioh takes direcly the Souls´ formula but the game knows how to shine by its own.

    The atmosphere, a combination of japanesse folklore and real facts that explains how these Yokai exist during the end of the Sengoku era, a dark period of Japan´s history, when war, anger and suffering were common.

    The strongest point of the game is the combat, quick, satisfying and with lots of varieties, the fact that how the player learns alongside the character, fighting and learning new techniques that gives more posibilities when fighting gives a well constructed progression curve.

    The story is quite interesting, if you like this period you will understand it even better, an outsider in a strange land and his quest to recover his guardian spirit, meeting renown warriors with their own reasons to fight.

    Also the looting sistem has a big importance, having sets with unique perks that fit with diferent builds.

    Nioh has been a truly surprise, that has even surpass my expectations from the previous Alpha and Beta.

    The game has enough content to spend about 45-50 hours to finish, not including the NG+ features. We have to wait to see what´s more with Nioh, adding new free content like PVP and Boss Rush stages, plus the Season Pass with 3 DLCs    … Expand
  55. VOLLRATH
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    Well, there´s not much to tell, after so many reviews, and 90% of them are true.
    My only complain about this Game Nioh, are some scenarios. There are too much fog/mist , and you really have to force your vision. I mean, who likes to explore the scenario, has to be very patience, i was like, just wanna to get out from here.. but is just my opinion. The game is Great. 9/10
  56. HTGamer
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Nioh is a Soulslike game, but it doesn't just copy the acclaimed FROM Software's series, it adds its own ideas and has its own identity.

    What sets Nioh apart from the Souls series is a much better and more robust combat system, which can be tailored to your style. The gameplay rhythm is similar to Bloodborne, if not even faster, thanks to the 60 fps of the action mode. There are no bugs    Nioh is a Soulslike game, but it doesn't just copy the acclaimed FROM Software's series, it adds its own ideas and has its own identity.

    What sets Nioh apart from the Souls series is a much better and more robust combat system, which can be tailored to your style. The gameplay rhythm is similar to Bloodborne, if not even faster, thanks to the 60 fps of the action mode. There are no bugs and glitches. The art style focuses on Japan's Sengoku period. Enemies are quite repetitive after many hours, but the various boss fights are well balanced and fairly challenging and innovative. Particularly human bosses are the most difficult because they are fast and nimble, but you can always summon another player to help you out. Unfortunately there is currently no online PvP mode (aside from summoning AI-controlled Revenants with equipment based on players who got killed online), but Team Ninja have promised such a mode will be available as a free update in the near future.

    However, Nioh doesn't have the mystery and sophisticated lore of Dark Souls, nor a unified map. It's got a story with cut-scenes, loosely based on historical events, but the plot is nonsensical and just an excuse to slay demons. The game has many self-contained levels that are pretty expansive in all axes, full of traps and loot and enemies, but they are not united. On the other hand the lack of an open world makes loading times much faster than the Souls games. You will be cut down and in 5 seconds you are ready to go, whereas in Dark Souls you may have to wait for up to a whole minute. Menus are a bit difficult to decipher at first, but you will get used to them.

    Nioh is Team Ninja's first attemp at making a Souls-like game, and they succeeded in their goal. I hope they make another game in the future, after finishing Nioh's DLCs. My 8/10 score reflects the current state of the game. I 'll update when the online PvP mode is released, and may give the game another point in the final score depending on the PvP mode's quality.    … Expand
  57. Spartacus83
    Feb 11, 2017
    10
    that nearly every review you see is comparing it to Dark Souls/Bloodborne, tells you something. While not quite on the same level, Nioh is an incredibly well done game with countless hours of gameplay, excellent graphics, smooth mechanics, difficulty that isn't unfair, and coop/pvp
  58. DanBenevenuto
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    Team Ninja made a Excellent job with Nioh, a RPG game, with Japanese story line, awesome monsters, bosses, characters, spirit guardians. The combat mechanics is similar with Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden. Nioh is simply, one of the best games of 2017 and one of the best RPG games ever ! besides all this we've a online mode(co-op mode), and so many styles of arms to act like a ninja assassin.Team Ninja made a Excellent job with Nioh, a RPG game, with Japanese story line, awesome monsters, bosses, characters, spirit guardians. The combat mechanics is similar with Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden. Nioh is simply, one of the best games of 2017 and one of the best RPG games ever ! besides all this we've a online mode(co-op mode), and so many styles of arms to act like a ninja assassin. I recommend Nioh !… Expand
  59. Ivancr20589
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    An excellent video game when i see this video game in the store i'm only say well it looks great and really looks great. I love this game cause have the essence of dark souls but the combat are so fast and fantastic. The history is not the best but it is entertaining.
  60. wordy_actions
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    I'm a long time fan of the Souls series (Dark Souls 1 through 3), and though I do still love those games they've grown long in the tooth. Nioh is truly the first game of its type to challenge Dark Souls for the top spot of action RPGs. But comparing it only to Dark Souls would do it a disservice as it's far from a simple Souls clone. Numerous systems, like the Ki Pulse system (an 'activeI'm a long time fan of the Souls series (Dark Souls 1 through 3), and though I do still love those games they've grown long in the tooth. Nioh is truly the first game of its type to challenge Dark Souls for the top spot of action RPGs. But comparing it only to Dark Souls would do it a disservice as it's far from a simple Souls clone. Numerous systems, like the Ki Pulse system (an 'active reload' system for your stamina) keep the combat fresh and intense. There's also a lot of depth to be had. Even a simple sword has three different stances, each with their own move set, that you can string together. Switching stances frequently and smartly is a key skill to have in this game. Simply put, this is one of my favorite combat systems in any game ever.

    The atmosphere and music in this game are also great. If you're looking for a tough, innovative action game in the style of Dark Souls, Nioh is 100% for you. Seriously, if you have a PS4, BUY THIS GAME.    … Expand
  61. NightmanCometh
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    I will be one of the ones to say that I prefer Dark Souls over Nioh, but make no mistake, Nioh is an amazing game. I love the weight and speed of dark souls. It leaves more to careful and strategic motions. Nioh is faster and relies more heavily on combos than strategic, one-hit-then-back-off, moves as you would do in Dark Souls. This alone gives Nioh a unique identity and differentiatesI will be one of the ones to say that I prefer Dark Souls over Nioh, but make no mistake, Nioh is an amazing game. I love the weight and speed of dark souls. It leaves more to careful and strategic motions. Nioh is faster and relies more heavily on combos than strategic, one-hit-then-back-off, moves as you would do in Dark Souls. This alone gives Nioh a unique identity and differentiates itself from Dark Souls. The core combat, though slightly familiar, feels totally different. This is where Nioh Succeeds.

    The only negative I really have about this game is that the maps feel disjointed. The one thing that I absolutely LOVED about Dark Souls was the world design. It was an intricate world where all of the areas interacted. A world where you could get lost and find yourself back at the beginning. Nioh captures that in moments, but not as a whole unfortunately.

    All in all, this game is amazing and definitely worth a play. The bosses are also damn hard.    … Expand
  62. HelloWorld98
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    First off, Nioh is my favorite game right behind Bloodborne. Bloodborne was the first From Software game I played. It blew me away - probably the best video game experiences I've ever had. I then went back to my xbox 360 to play the original Dark Souls - amazing. Then came Dark Souls II on my PS4 - solid but not as great as BB or DS. Then came Dark Souls III (which I was greatlyFirst off, Nioh is my favorite game right behind Bloodborne. Bloodborne was the first From Software game I played. It blew me away - probably the best video game experiences I've ever had. I then went back to my xbox 360 to play the original Dark Souls - amazing. Then came Dark Souls II on my PS4 - solid but not as great as BB or DS. Then came Dark Souls III (which I was greatly anticipating). Honestly, I gotta say - I started to get From Software fatigue halfway through Dark Souls III. I think I overplayed these games by the time III came out. Yes, I finished it. But it just wasn't as satisfying to me as the other games.

    Nioh's release this year came out of nowhere. I heard a few mentions of it late last year but didn't think twice about it (thought it'd be another Souls ripoff). I was wrong. Way wrong. Nioh's combat is every bit as intense and perfectly executed as BB or Souls. Boss fights brought back the satisfaction I hadn't felt since BB. They are TOUGH. I'm also a Diablo III fan so the loot system is a great addition, IMO.

    Definitely a must-buy for any PS4 owner.    … Expand
  63. B-I-G-DEVIL-
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game love the combat, there so many ways to play this game.
    Boss fights are excellent and nice challenge.
    Loot drops are spot on as well so many games get it so so wrong when it comes to this.
    Overall just really good and long game!

    Is slight downside with coop with a friend but it's not been an issue for me
  64. FTWOblivion
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Utterly splendid. Surprising amount of puzzles and exploring. Great challenge. Great reward. Its forcing me to use more words....INCREDIBLE!! Phenomenal.
  65. AstroKing
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    Desde que empiezas a jugar te das cuenta de lo buen juego que es. Han hecho un cruce perfecto entre Dark Souls y Diablo. Además, cada boss como buen hijo de Soul, es un gran desafío y te sientes estupendo cuando consigues derrotarlo.
  66. mohbaboo
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    Nioh is one of my favorite games of the new generation of consoles and of the top 3 games of PS4. The action mode which allows you to choose to play in 60fps with a lower resolution was a game seller for me because the game is action based game and this feature alone made the game more enjoyable than bloodborne and Dark Souls 3. If you like action games with a challenge to your skills andNioh is one of my favorite games of the new generation of consoles and of the top 3 games of PS4. The action mode which allows you to choose to play in 60fps with a lower resolution was a game seller for me because the game is action based game and this feature alone made the game more enjoyable than bloodborne and Dark Souls 3. If you like action games with a challenge to your skills and patience, this is definitely a game for you to check out. I spent over 150+h on the game to platinum it, and i still have the ng+ (way of the strong) to go through and enjoy which gives the game the replayability bonus. I look forward the new DLCs coming the few next months. in the end, Nioh is a system seller and made me so involved in it for the past 2 weeks.… Expand
  67. lxgoffxi
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    super hard game. after beating ffxv i wanted something harder. ffxv was great but to easy. nioh is so much fun even if you die a lot. all you have to do is grind some levels to have better chances, it took me 10 hours to get past mission 1....i love this game.
  68. 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
  69. kekocukeko
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    one word= PERFECT GRAPHİCS= 10/8 GAMEPLAY 10/10 SOUND 7/10 STORY/10/9 Overall= 10/9 i really love this game this game can got 2017 game of the year what i can say just buy this game you gonna be fine :)
  70. Cyrus666
    Nov 28, 2019
    4
    Total playtime: 130 hours
    Number of playthroughs: 2
    With Nioh 2 soon to be released, I thought it would be a good idea if I write down my thoughts regarding the experience I had with the first game. I will go into detail in the sections below but for those who don’t want to read a long review here is a short summary: Nioh is a game in Souls/Borne genre. It tries its best to copy them    Total playtime: 130 hours
    Number of playthroughs: 2
    With Nioh 2 soon to be released, I thought it would be a good idea if I write down my thoughts regarding the experience I had with the first game. I will go into detail in the sections below but for those who don’t want to read a long review here is a short summary:
    Nioh is a game in Souls/Borne genre. It tries its best to copy them but in my opinion it fails in every way.
    The level design is horrible, full of similar locations, bland set pieces. The enemy design is horrible as well forcing you to fight the same types of enemies till the end of game. Finally, the boss design, which not only is bad but the game keeps forcing you to fight the same bosses over and over and over again.
    To me personally Nioh lacks a lot of creativity. For some reason they didn’t bother creating new types of enemies, locations, bosses. So by the end of the game you will be killing the same enemies in basically the same locations a thousand times.
    Before I begin, I must address an issue. A few people think that Nioh is not in the Souls/Borne genre and is not trying to copy them in any way. These people are wrong. Souls/borne genre has a few characteristics which Nioh has as well, these characteristics being:
    1- Dropping your level up material (Amrita) on the ground the first time you die and losing them all together if you die before picking them up
    2- Having set points (Shrines) along the way to reset your items and enemies
    3- General difficulty of the game
    4- Bosses
    Souls/Borne genre has more characteristics but these are the ones that Nioh copies. So yes, Nioh is trying to be like Dark Souls.

    And now the detailed review:
    Good aspects of the game:
    1- The game can sometimes be enjoyable but that enjoyment for me was 5 percent of my entire play time
    2- The game has a feature with which you can change the look of your weapons and clothes which means if you get a good item but like the appearance of another you can change it.
    3- The stances
    And now the bad aspects of the game:
    1- Level design: The level design of the game is horrible. The areas all look alike. They differ in small ways but these differences aren’t enough to change the overall look. You spend most of your time in Japanese villages and that’s about it. I know that some people might argue that this level design was done in order to be historically accurate. But this logic is flawed since I don’t think The Japanese ever fought zombies and demons and multi headed elemental snakes. I think the reason for creating such environments is the easiness. It is much easier to create similar looking locations rather than creating different ones. When I look back at the game I don’t remember any location being my favorite and standing out from the rest. Bloodborne starts out in in the city. Every part of it is varied and different. After that we go to a cathedral area with graveyards and towering enemies. After that we fight our way through a forest. All different, every part unique. But Nioh? Same villages over and over and over again.
    2- Enemy design: This is one of the worst problems of Nioh. This game is very lacking in its enemy design. I think I encountered more enemy variety in the first major part of Bloodborne (Yharnam) than the entirety of Nioh. The more varied the enemy types are the more interesting and challenging it becomes. But no, Nioh just throws the same enemies at you over and over again. This enemy design is even lazier than the game’s level design since at the very least levels have some minor differences in them but enemies, nope. Exactly the same.
    3- Bosses: This has got to be the worst aspect of Nioh for me. Remember the laziness I described earlier during the design of Levels and enemies? It’s also present here. One of the most important characteristics of Souls/Borne genre is the bosses and if you manage to screw this one….
    One of the key aspects of From Sofware games is their Sountrack. Every boss has its own song. But Nioh doesn’t care at all about that. You are forced to listen to the same **** soundtracks over and over again.
    The bosses in this game can be categorized in 2 groups: Human and Monsters
    Human Bosses: There is just nothing to say here. You fight a lot of humans as bosses throughout the game. They have similar movesets and only differ in their general looks and weapons. Lazy as hell.
    Bloodborne has human bosses as well but each one is different in their movesets, locations, soundtracks. Father Gascoigne is different from Maria etc etc. To be fair Nioh’s human bosses have a few tricks here and there but nothing to make them stand out.
    Monster bosses: You’d think that creating monsters for a game should be an easy task and developers could fill the game with 20-30 of them easily. You would be wrong. Not only is the boss design bland and uninteresting but a lot of times you are forced to fight the same bosses again and again.    … Expand
  71. deadfox
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    I just want to praise this game. Before a lot of posts like this come up, I just love how it flows and the scaling difficulty. I also love how discouraging it is to see all the graves you pass as you continue your path. It excites me. I hope everyone is having as much fun as I am. May the good bl... oops. I can't wait for Nioh memes.
  72. PanzerFliege
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    (Alpha + Beta + Last Chance) + Community Suggestions = perfect bug fix.
    This is the way how developers should allow players to help with producing amazing games.
    Well done!
  73. 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
  74. Nihenna
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    Gameplay is among the sleekest I've ever seen, which is truly important in a game with this style. Surpassing even the Souls games in tight controls. The game features enemies that are fun to fight, albeit a bit repetitive with it's black and orange colour scheme.

    As an ARPG fan, you will love this.
  75. maxonlive
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    If you LOVE Bloodborne or Dark Souls, if you LOVE the satisfying reward of mastering the skill of your weapon when defeating enemies, you HAVE to play this game. I played both the betas and I sucked at them, but i cannot put the control down. I can't!
  76. 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
  77. ultimatesoll
    Feb 7, 2017
    9
    before all that general review materials, i want to talk about PS4 Pro release since this game is Sony exclusive and came for both Sony systems.

    The game is released for PS4 Pro too, but it's still lack of some graphical contents in terms of overall quality. Unfortunately, this game doesn't support 1080p - 60fps for regular PS4s. While it's support 4K in Pro, the game runs on 60fps    before all that general review materials, i want to talk about PS4 Pro release since this game is Sony exclusive and came for both Sony systems.

    The game is released for PS4 Pro too, but it's still lack of some graphical contents in terms of overall quality. Unfortunately, this game doesn't support 1080p - 60fps for regular PS4s. While it's support 4K in Pro, the game runs on 60fps perfectly in native 1080p resolution. At this point, one can easily say that this game can't redeem itself very well. But i think this is not a big deal since the both platforms are supporting different resolutions and frame-rates (action-enriched-mixed), and it doesn't causing any major loss for the gameplay. As a result of "Pro options" trend, players are free to choose their preferences.

    The game is a long-run development product, so the graphics are kinda outdated yet still great and easily give to you atmosphere that you looking for. Despite boss fights aren't as frustrating" as Dark Souls ones, you will enjoy with the core battle system.

    This is an action-RPG game and it's carrying every fundamentals accurately. Many players may recognize this game has a lot of stuff that resembling of Onimusha. This is one of the best "samurai-middle age Japan" based game by default, so never miss this fantastic tale if you interest with the genre. This will be the best choice for PS4 owners. After all this is the game that developed by creators of Ninja Gaiden - another great ninja-based franchise. Play on fellas.

    Pros:
    + Good graphics
    + Deep, weapon based gameplay
    + Animations, cinematics, sounds
    + Tons of mission, great challenges
    + Fantastic level designs/ variety of enemies, bosses
    + Enriched(movie) mode and 4K support
    Cons:
    - no support for native 1080p/60fps for regular PS4.    … Expand
  78. Toldu_I_Tango
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    Nioh is an amazing game that's visually stunning and has great use of rich colour . It's a dark fantasy tale with great cinematics . Average level design and environments hold Nioh back from being a classic. Combat however is fluid and feels great as do the vast array of weapons. There's loads of loot and character progression and you are rewarded well for progression which gladly makesNioh is an amazing game that's visually stunning and has great use of rich colour . It's a dark fantasy tale with great cinematics . Average level design and environments hold Nioh back from being a classic. Combat however is fluid and feels great as do the vast array of weapons. There's loads of loot and character progression and you are rewarded well for progression which gladly makes this game so addictive which is rare in games of the modern generation. Bosses look great also and lots of creativity and imagination has gone into them and the game as a whole. I've played a little of Souls and a little of Boodborne an I have to say I will be playing a lot of Nioh. I'm Very happy with my purchase and you should be too.… Expand
  79. Damien333
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Do yourself a favor and just go play this f^$&#ng game.Do yourself a favor and just go play this f^$&#ng game.Do yourself a favor and just go play this f^$&#ng game.
  80. glauciobg
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Nioh está conseguindo deixar claro que existem nichos no mundo dos games mais do que qualquer outro jogo lançado nos últimos anos. Porque não fez sacrifícios: é um jogo totalmente desenhado pra gamers hardcore, que querem se especializar numa mecânica e desenvolver técnicas. É um projeto com foco, concentrado e dedicado a desafiar quem gosta de jogar. E, ao não fazer sacrifícios paraNioh está conseguindo deixar claro que existem nichos no mundo dos games mais do que qualquer outro jogo lançado nos últimos anos. Porque não fez sacrifícios: é um jogo totalmente desenhado pra gamers hardcore, que querem se especializar numa mecânica e desenvolver técnicas. É um projeto com foco, concentrado e dedicado a desafiar quem gosta de jogar. E, ao não fazer sacrifícios para agradar a massas de gamers, como The Witcher 3 e Fallout 4 fizeram (até mesmo Dark Souls 3), acertou em cheio. Nioh tem e vai ter quem o ame e quem o odeie. E jogadores casuais realmente tendem a não gostar da experiência. Sem problemas. Há outras opções nas prateleiras. Essa opção é para o hardcore.
    Isso fica claro em todos os momentos. É evidentemente um jogo com com menor orçamento, em que os produtores foram transparentes em suas escolhas: tudo é sobre a mecânica de combate. Elementos gráficos, sons e outros componentes foram tratados com algum capricho, mas apenas o suficiente para serem cenário. Não houve vergonha em usar caixas de texto para falas, não houve vergonha em deixar de lado alguns detalhes gráficos, nada disso. E a transparência com que isso foi escolhido, é muito legal.
    Não é um jogo pra qualquer pessoa. Não é um jogo pra todo mundo. E isso não é nenhum problema. Porque os desenvolvedores tiveram foco e se concentraram a agradar ao jogador que eles queriam que jogasse Nioh. E, nesse sentido, é um imenso sucesso.    … Expand
  81. 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
  82. alucard1977
    Feb 11, 2017
    10
    If you liked dark souls and or bloodborne you owe it to yourself to play Nioh. Nioh is not just some clone or knock off of those games, it's a relentless action Rpg with it's own style and feel. The combat is refined and feels just right. The levels are excellent and look great. One of the issues that i had with the dark souls and blodborne series was load times. This game loads veryIf you liked dark souls and or bloodborne you owe it to yourself to play Nioh. Nioh is not just some clone or knock off of those games, it's a relentless action Rpg with it's own style and feel. The combat is refined and feels just right. The levels are excellent and look great. One of the issues that i had with the dark souls and blodborne series was load times. This game loads very quickly and makes you want to keep playing after a tough boss fight. The range weapons are not only an option, they are a big part of the combat. Everything about this game screams quality and refinement. The story is kind of weak and fails to make a connection. The side missions are also a nice touch and add to the game. Fantastic game for action fans.… Expand
  83. Joker99
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    This is my first review..................... I love metacritic. Great site! I've been gaming since the days of Pong, Atari and Intellivision. I'm going to keep it short on this first review as I think everyone has covered how great this game is already. I love this game!!! It is so well done!!! Between Dark Souls, Bloodbourne and now Nioh these are great days to be a gamer!!! This gameThis is my first review..................... I love metacritic. Great site! I've been gaming since the days of Pong, Atari and Intellivision. I'm going to keep it short on this first review as I think everyone has covered how great this game is already. I love this game!!! It is so well done!!! Between Dark Souls, Bloodbourne and now Nioh these are great days to be a gamer!!! This game brings us back to the biggest reason we are gamers...TO HAVE FUN!!!… Expand
  84. DPtdryste
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    These types of games are always pretty fun for your first run through them, so if you aren't short on cash and want that awesome feeling of going through the gauntlet for the first time, I'd pick this up. Nioh keeps enough of the good stuff from the Soulsborne series while adding its own unique cultural flair and tweaks to the genre to make it a game worth your time. I mean this to be aThese types of games are always pretty fun for your first run through them, so if you aren't short on cash and want that awesome feeling of going through the gauntlet for the first time, I'd pick this up. Nioh keeps enough of the good stuff from the Soulsborne series while adding its own unique cultural flair and tweaks to the genre to make it a game worth your time. I mean this to be a short review for fans of the genre who are on the fence about purchasing. There's a lot of good and only a little bad here:

    The game uses Amrita (souls) AND Gold (money). One common currency would have sufficed, as players experienced in this genre might quickly find themselves highly-leveled and pockets stuffed with dough, which is not a bad thing, but a higher sense of scarcity could have been added to the game. Other than leveling your character, there's no way to bank souls/Amrita. Conversely, money/Gold is a resource I do not worry about at all because the features tied to the game's economy seem either optional/unnecessary OR too "weedsy" and complicated. I would rather play through the whole game with random drops, than custom-smash the game a la the Skyrim blacksmithing/enchanting route. That being said, I like that you can make any armor in the game look like any other armor in the game, that you can hide your helmet and redo your hair and facial hair.

    The last bad thing I will say is that fans of this genre, like me, would probably appreciate a challenge mode (think skulls from Halo, such as disabling blocking for the entire game or making drops more rare) and a difficulty adjust (think NG+) from starting our first playthrough. This isn't Team Ninja's or From Soft's fault, but if for some reason someone working for those companies is reading this, I want you all to know that we understand you have to make these games accessible, but that these are not just tweaks for veterans of the genre, they would lengthen the life of your games as well.

    Combat is fun. Faster than Dark Souls and even normal enemies can murder your face if you slack. The game sometimes wants you to be aggressive and sometimes wants you to be extremely defensive, and I like that. It doesn't feel like DS or Bloodborne, it feels distinctly Nioh, and that's good. 5 types of weapons with 3 stances, heavy and light attacks and trees tied to learning new abilities/moves for each weapon type. There are also trees for Magic and Ninjustu. It's pretty good stuff, not perfect, but it feels nice and makes your character feel like yours.

    The game isn't one huge connected world. I was skeptical about this at first, but quickly stopped caring and enjoyed Nioh's mission structure for its uniqueness. Besides, the levels feel well designed. I would actually love to see Team Ninja and From Software trade some team members, both could learn a lot from each other. My personal preference would be smashing the first two-thirds of level design of DS1 with Nioh's attention to details, and making the game as fun as fighting is in Bloodborne and Nioh. In case anyone out there cares.

    Anyways...

    Some bosses and encounters feel unfair and are open to complaints that they force cheesing enemies with tactics like high-stancing them with the chain or other stun-locking tactics that I haven't learned yet, but oh well. "Git gud" and "be patient" and "keep whittling away" apply here, annoying pieces of advice but effective nonetheless. You can't fault the game for not getting every combat encounter perfect, especially when 80-90% of it is done very well, so keep at it folks: memorize those patterns and wait for your openings.

    The game has cutscenes, which are fun and help break the pace and add some character to the game. The supporting poems, stories, lore and other visual flairs the game has are nice extras. They don't feel very coherent to me, but I'm not Japanese and don't know much about the period. Regardless, Team Ninja definitely cared about what they have done here, and it shows. Items have their own descriptions, characters have lore about them that unlocks as you play, character model views and zoom-ins and more...

    This review is starting to run a bit long so I will end it here. If you are a fan of the series I would consider Nioh a "sorta kinda must play." We were worried about Bloodborne maybe not being fun for being too close to Dark Souls and we ended up liking it. Same applies here. I left out some cool parts about the game like how revenants and online play works and other details, so check the game out for the good stuff Team Ninja added. It's not a Dark Souls copy, it is its own inspired piece from the "Soulsborne genre," much like what a good FPS can be to FPS fans or a good RPG can be to RPG fans.

    Thanks for reading folks.    … Expand
  85. DarthNihilus
    Feb 14, 2017
    9
    As a huge fan of both the Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden Series I have to say that Nioh is everything I wanted from both of them. It has the difficulty of Souls but the style and speed of NG. It makes for a perfect blend of action-oriented gameplay. As a lover of Japanese culture I couldn't be more happy with the setting the game takes places in. The protagonist seems a little out of placeAs a huge fan of both the Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden Series I have to say that Nioh is everything I wanted from both of them. It has the difficulty of Souls but the style and speed of NG. It makes for a perfect blend of action-oriented gameplay. As a lover of Japanese culture I couldn't be more happy with the setting the game takes places in. The protagonist seems a little out of place but you'll easily overlook that once you've started playing. The gameplay is top notch and hooks you right from the start. The story is a companion piece to the gameplay. I'm usually more of a narrative driven gamer but I didn't really mind that the story was told in the background. The subtlety was refreshing. The amount of depth in the customization is truly what makes this game shine. From the weapons and armor to the guardian spirits and abilities, the game gives you the opportunity to build your own play style. It's definitely a lot to absorb at first but its never enough to make you feel overwhelmed by the experience. The game's pacing is very well done and offers enough rewards to offset its difficulty. The feeling of beating tough boss after multiple tries is intoxicating especially after you gain the rewards for all your troubles. I HIGHLY recommend this game to anyone that loves a good challenging hack-and-slash game.… Expand
  86. Gwyndolin
    May 3, 2017
    9
    It is less of a Dark Souls game, more of a mix of Onimusha/Way of The Samurai with loot mechanics of a Diablo game.

    But since the public loves the Dark Souls comparison, I will compare them. Compared to Dark Souls and Bloodborne, that game lacked the following: 1. Music - I really miss the heavy orchestral music of Dark Souls and Bloodborne...they were part of what made boss battles so    It is less of a Dark Souls game, more of a mix of Onimusha/Way of The Samurai with loot mechanics of a Diablo game.

    But since the public loves the Dark Souls comparison, I will compare them. Compared to Dark Souls and Bloodborne, that game lacked the following:
    1. Music - I really miss the heavy orchestral music of Dark Souls and Bloodborne...they were part of what made boss battles so epic in those games. This game's music is a huge miss for me.
    2. Enemy Variety - In a game that revolves around memorizing enemy attack patterns, you need variety. Game simply lacks that.
    3. Challenge - The design heavily favors the player. You are about 3x faster than most of the enemies, the game breaking part is that you can backstep extremely fast which renders most enemy skills useless since they get baited really easily. Bosses, even the dual bosses in New Game+, were very manageable. The game simply isn't that demanding in terms of how much focus/practice needed. That can improve with the DLCs but that's a separate review. All this is before even considering the fact there are simply so many in-game tools you can utilize to break the game such as Sloth.
    4. RNG - After putting many hours in games like Diablo, Torchlight, Borderlands, I just don't appreciate RNG based loot grind as an endgame anymore. Others may love it though.

    Other than above gripes, the game is fantastic. The combat is more flashy and fluid than Dark Souls (at the expense of challenge), the huge amount of move set for each weapon type, the japanese-history based fantasy setting, they were all very well done in my opinion.

    In general, it is neither better nor worse than a Dark Souls game, just very different and refreshing.    … Expand
  87. Darkresurrect
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    Fun and frustrating in a simple words. But when you click (understands) with the almost too huge variety of gameplay options for customization you'll get a better fun with all that this amazing game has to offer. Graphics are not wow even on a 4K with the PS4 Pro and movie mode, graphics looks ok. But not ugly. This game is a recommendation for anyone that are in a search for a cultFun and frustrating in a simple words. But when you click (understands) with the almost too huge variety of gameplay options for customization you'll get a better fun with all that this amazing game has to offer. Graphics are not wow even on a 4K with the PS4 Pro and movie mode, graphics looks ok. But not ugly. This game is a recommendation for anyone that are in a search for a cult challenging game.… Expand
  88. mrpig
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Graphics: 8 some level is good, some so so
    Story: 8 Interesting
    Gameplay: 10 fun
    Cutscene 8 good
    Fun: 10 very fun

    Comment: A game for souls
  89. vampyren
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    In 2 words: Holy cow!
    This game is just that great, after spending hundred hours on Dark soul3 +DLC first on PS4 and then on PC and finishing that game i went for Nioh and at first i thought it would be rip of but the more i played the more i loved this game. There is a depth into this game. All the customization i could make to play the style i liked. There are so many weapon choices and    In 2 words: Holy cow!
    This game is just that great, after spending hundred hours on Dark soul3 +DLC first on PS4 and then on PC and finishing that game i went for Nioh and at first i thought it would be rip of but the more i played the more i loved this game. There is a depth into this game. All the customization i could make to play the style i liked. There are so many weapon choices and it all feels very fluid and most importantly FUN. I feel like a real ninja playing this game which gives me a tingly feeling in my stomach.
    There are very few games that come close to this perfect game. I finished the game at level 127 which i think it higher then most people. I like to do every single side quest and enjoy the game and not rush through it. I think i must have spend atleast 140h or so on this game and i want to continue playing for a NG+.
    I badly like to start with Zelda which i have been saving or i would for sure go for a NG+.
    If you have not played it i really recommend this game, its not something you want to miss if you own a PS4.    … Expand
  90. Turbodowg
    Oct 4, 2017
    9
    As a Souls/BB veteran who has beat every FromSoftware game since Demon Souls I was very surprised by NIoh.

    I had put the game off for a while as the trailer and demo footage IMO didn't do it any justice. They showed off the most bland parts of the game unfortunately and I believed this to be a cheap souls rip off like Lords Of The Fallen. But it is far from it. Nioh has taken the    As a Souls/BB veteran who has beat every FromSoftware game since Demon Souls I was very surprised by NIoh.

    I had put the game off for a while as the trailer and demo footage IMO didn't do it any justice. They showed off the most bland parts of the game unfortunately and I believed this to be a cheap souls rip off like Lords Of The Fallen. But it is far from it.

    Nioh has taken the souls concept and built on it in a way that makes it fresh, interesting, engaging and challenging for jaded souls fans.

    The game is very challenging and this makes for a very fun experience. I had gotten used to the souls games, the combat, the leveling, the weapons and items. Nioh however presents everything in a new way meaning you have no idea what anything is or does which adds to the engagement.

    I had no idea you could gain back KI (stamina) during battle by pressing R1 while the gauge flashes until it happened by accident and I noticed. , I didn't know you could use items to replenish magic used to unleash a guardian spirit attack until I stumbled across it while trying to figure out what items would help in a boss fight. I worked out that you can chain combos with different stances and that different stances work well with different enemies. There is so much to discover and learn making Nioh an exciting new experience that makes you think and use your intelligence to win battles.

    Nioh has a deep system that is refreshing and exciting, it has solid graphics and sound and good level design.

    Nioh is not a perfect game though and after putting in many hours it is not as good as the Souls games. There are some unfair spikes and some of the bosses can be very unfair (including a very challenging boss on just the second level). I don't like the summoning system, you use an item to summon help (ochoko cup) which can be a real pain when they run out and you're stuck in the bowels of a dungeon running low on items. You also lose all progress in the dungeon if you return back to the level select screen. The level select screen feels out of place when in Souls games the world was one giant map that linked together. My other issue with summoning a player is that I summoned on one level where I thought I was on a boss. I couldn't be bothered to spend the next hour fighting it so I summoned only to find out it wasn't the level boss and there was an entire dungeon afterwards meaning I ran behind a high level summon who destroyed everything in his path and lead me to the boss who he defeated withing 5 mins. This completely ruined the level for me. I preferred the souls system where you summon before a boss for help with the boss only.

    And my final complaint is that I don't like the protagonist. It feels strange that he has an Irish accent and looks like Geralt from the Witcher (which is truly bizarre). The voice acting works so much better in Japanese (which is a language I love hearing anyway). For me personally I thought the protagonist should have been Japanese, I know the story fits around a foreigner traveling to the far East, but it just didn't quite work for me. When you do meet the characters who speak Japanese it feels much more authentic.

    But these issues are far from game breaking and exist because I'm comparing Nioh to one of my favorite game franchises. However I still feel Nioh is a fantastic game and I hope we see more games in the series.

    There are a range of interesting enemies (all requiring knowledge of their movement, attacks, strengths and weaknesses) and some brilliantly designed bosses that can really break you until you figure them out!

    Nioh has re-vitalised the rogue like genre and is a welcome addition. If you can get into it and learn the complex system it will be one of those games you talk about for years when discussing great games.    … Expand
  91. claytastic
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    Nioh is an outstanding achievement in action RPGs. Many people say that it's exactly like Souls, but I don't see it. The inspiration is there, but what has been created is one of the most original games I've played this console generation. The art style doesn't look as good as other games nowadays, or even the Souls games, but it works well with the game. The level design isn't as good asNioh is an outstanding achievement in action RPGs. Many people say that it's exactly like Souls, but I don't see it. The inspiration is there, but what has been created is one of the most original games I've played this console generation. The art style doesn't look as good as other games nowadays, or even the Souls games, but it works well with the game. The level design isn't as good as it is in the Souls games, but it's till better than most other recent games. The soundtrack isn't anything to call amazing, but it still fits. The weapon variety is weak, with only 5 different types of weapons, but at least each of them are unique and have completely different functions from the others. So what makes this game a 9/10? Well, first off, its combat. Nioh has one of the best combat systems I've ever seen in a video game. Its combat is based on stance, and given that For Honor, which has similar combat, was released a mere week after it, it didn't really get the recognition it truly deserved. You have high, low, and mid stances, and all weapons you use force you to change your stance in order to get the most effective use out of it. Some enemies, including bosses, require you to change your stance, no matter what weapon you're using. Nioh doesn't exactly shine in its enemy variety, as a lot of the levels feature the same basic smokey skeletons or samurai as most of the foes you face. They all have great design that goes hand-in-hand with the setting, but it gets tiring seeing the same people some times. The bosses, however, define the game's challenge and creativity. Each boss is different from the last, and I never felt like I fought the same guy (or girl) twice. They all have different attack patterns, some easier to memorise than others, which make them all feel unique. Now some may ask: how the customisation? Well, compared to the Soulsborne games, character customisation is literally nonexistent. You can't alter your character's appearance at all, but considering that this game focuses more on straightforward story rather than lore, I could see why. But if you prefer clothing customisation, you're in for a treat. There are so many different types of armour, and each of them have different looks and styles than the others. If you don't like the look of one, but want to keep the stats, you can take it to the Blacksmith, and have her refashion it to look like a different piece of armour that you've discovered. You can do this with weapons, too, and it's something I've always dreamed of seeing in a video game. Overall, Nioh has it's flaws, but they are very quickly overshadowed by it's achievements. The fluid combat and movement systems combined make some incredible, fast-paced gameplay, the enemy designs, while repetitive at times, still stands out thanks to the unique bosses, and it's customisation for weapons and armour separates itself from most other games on the market. But there's still one question: is it hard? I'm glad to say, yes. It's brutal, but that's why we love it. 9/10.… Expand
  92. v_iHuGi
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Been playing this gem lately and holly sh**, what a magnificent game Team Ninja has crafted here, the gameplay is sublime and level design is also pretty damn good although levels might be a little short for SoulsBorne veterans. it is still very competent mind you, the game itself is fast and fluid without fps problems unlike From Software efforts where framepacing is pretty damn terrible,Been playing this gem lately and holly sh**, what a magnificent game Team Ninja has crafted here, the gameplay is sublime and level design is also pretty damn good although levels might be a little short for SoulsBorne veterans. it is still very competent mind you, the game itself is fast and fluid without fps problems unlike From Software efforts where framepacing is pretty damn terrible, here it is silky smooth which helps this game alot since it is really fast paced, it reminds me of Onimusha with a Soulsborne vibe to it, it is a excellent game and you should buy it ASAP.… Expand
  93. lukse
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Awesome Game! It should be at least a 89-90 score in my opinion. As a huge Dark Souls fan i have to admit that it's equal in some parts even better than it.
  94. The-Jawbreaker-
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    games like nioh are rare today.

    THIS IS A GAME.

    Without any pretentious graphics, but with a lot of content, amazing gameplay, superb combat system and a CHALLENING playthrough.

    Buy this. It deserves the full price.
  95. thatboisuper
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    This game is great, I really didn't expect it to be this good but it is. First of all the graphics are pretty nice, you have an option to choose between three different modes, action mode, and two movie modes. Action mode is locked at 30 fps but the resolution on a standard ps4 will be 720 which looks pretty blurry. The movie mode locks the game at 30fps with a big improvement in graphicalThis game is great, I really didn't expect it to be this good but it is. First of all the graphics are pretty nice, you have an option to choose between three different modes, action mode, and two movie modes. Action mode is locked at 30 fps but the resolution on a standard ps4 will be 720 which looks pretty blurry. The movie mode locks the game at 30fps with a big improvement in graphical fidelity.

    Gameplay is great, with combat similar to DS and BB but faster and way cooler IMO. You have many weapons to play around with and a nice deep leveling system. There's tons of loot to find in this game which includes some really col armor. Its actually very similar to diablo so thats really cool too!

    The difficulty is pretty tough too, some people might not like this but Im cool with it since i have a lot of patience. If you get easily angered dont even touch this game lol because youre gonna lose your cool fast.

    Overall, graphics are nice, gameplay is A++ and the story in interesting. Definately pick this up if you like a good challenge!    … Expand
  96. 1333339804
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mystery Places , diferent weapons and armors , hard bosses , cruel enemies
    I love this video game.(actually i played it and i found these) every player who loves to play historical an strange should test this...    … Expand
  97. YoungKratos51
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    Nioh is like a dream come true for me. As a child I use to read Japanese mangas such as King of Hell and Ruroni Kenshin. I would Always think to myself how awesome it would be to play a game like books. Well my dream has been answered. Nioh is a absolute masterpiece and my game of the year HANDS DOWN!
  98. Carter478
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    For anyone who loved Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series this is one not to pass up. It takes the same concept and puts it in an old day Japan, mixed with demons, magic, and awesome boss battles I highly recommend it for anyone who loves the idea.
  99. LaLaLakers
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    I absolutely love this game. The combat is incredible. Brilliant in every way. Seriously, as gamers we are are blessed. Nioh, Zelda, Horizon, Nier. Poor PC/Xbox gamers.
  100. crawft
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    If you call yourself a gamer, buy this game. This is the best adventure game for PS4 so far (I admit that I did not play The Witcher 3). From Castlevania, to Demons' Souls, now to Ni-Oh, a game that borrows from Dark Souls, but surpasses it with original content/freshness. As others have said here, this game is worth it's cost --and more considering games often do not have this muchIf you call yourself a gamer, buy this game. This is the best adventure game for PS4 so far (I admit that I did not play The Witcher 3). From Castlevania, to Demons' Souls, now to Ni-Oh, a game that borrows from Dark Souls, but surpasses it with original content/freshness. As others have said here, this game is worth it's cost --and more considering games often do not have this much quality content nowadays. Truly a gem for the traditional console player who prefers blades/melee over insipid FPS titles. Do not miss this.… 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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