Nioh

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  1. gregorius
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Nioh is quite challenging just like the games that inspired it with, but unlike those games Nioh brings something new to the table weapon stances and ki pulse, also the weapon combos on this game are quite useful techniques that I really didn't apply in Dark Souls 3. The game is quite polish at launch, the characters are intriguing with some epic bosses and good soundtrack. If your in toNioh is quite challenging just like the games that inspired it with, but unlike those games Nioh brings something new to the table weapon stances and ki pulse, also the weapon combos on this game are quite useful techniques that I really didn't apply in Dark Souls 3. The game is quite polish at launch, the characters are intriguing with some epic bosses and good soundtrack. If your in to this type of game definitely pick it up, it's quite epic!… Expand
  2. Eibon
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    In the current dark age of gaming, during the reign of soulless Ubisoft-like open world tower-capture simulators... This game is a shining ray of hope! A masterpiece! Something actually worth your time and cash! Love it! Embrace it! Accept the challenge!
  3. Hellome7
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Well, another masterpiece released for Sony's PlayStation 4. Imagine to have the best of Dark Souls combined with the best of Ninja Gaiden and you got NiOh. Does that sound amazing? Hell yea it does, and trust me after you get to play the game you won't want to let go of the PS4's controller because this game is so addictive!

    Also the story, I won't spoil anything but it's so intriguing    Well, another masterpiece released for Sony's PlayStation 4. Imagine to have the best of Dark Souls combined with the best of Ninja Gaiden and you got NiOh. Does that sound amazing? Hell yea it does, and trust me after you get to play the game you won't want to let go of the PS4's controller because this game is so addictive!

    Also the story, I won't spoil anything but it's so intriguing and catchy! The game is probably not a 10 as I gave the game, but hell neither it is a 0 game as a lot of Sony haters rated. So to bump up te score, I give it a 10. However, I would rate the game 9.    … Expand
  4. Geovanavac
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh creates its own distinct persona with ingenious game design, beautiful art direction, fascinating storytelling, aggressive combat, and enormous amount of content to partake in. I went from a demo I was very cautious to try into a final release I fell in absolute love with. With all of these elements in tow and nary a criticism in sight, Nioh is arguably one of the best games of thisNioh creates its own distinct persona with ingenious game design, beautiful art direction, fascinating storytelling, aggressive combat, and enormous amount of content to partake in. I went from a demo I was very cautious to try into a final release I fell in absolute love with. With all of these elements in tow and nary a criticism in sight, Nioh is arguably one of the best games of this generation.… Expand
  5. DarkenedMatter
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Great gameplay, lore and characters so far. If you love Japanese culture and dark art style games you'll love Nioh. Hard to compare it to Dark Souls but it's got hints of it added into the combat features. It's not like Dark Souls/Demon Souls was the first game to come out that was really difficult. Anyone remember the old Mega Man games? Yeah, I do too. You'll love it if you love the SoulGreat gameplay, lore and characters so far. If you love Japanese culture and dark art style games you'll love Nioh. Hard to compare it to Dark Souls but it's got hints of it added into the combat features. It's not like Dark Souls/Demon Souls was the first game to come out that was really difficult. Anyone remember the old Mega Man games? Yeah, I do too. You'll love it if you love the Soul games and Onimusha. Highly recommended.… Expand
  6. CrissColicabMx
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    One of the best games of this generation
    For sure Top Tier, Top 5 for sure, and on my personal Top 3 games (Just under Witcher 3 and FFXV)
    The game is an evolution of gaming, yes it has Dark Souls elements, but NIOH feels like an inovating game, with his own escence. The only complain I have is the design of some Bosses, because some bosses are stupid, but thats a personal opinion and    One of the best games of this generation
    For sure Top Tier, Top 5 for sure, and on my personal Top 3 games (Just under Witcher 3 and FFXV)
    The game is an evolution of gaming, yes it has Dark Souls elements, but NIOH feels like an inovating game, with his own escence.
    The only complain I have is the design of some Bosses, because some bosses are stupid, but thats a personal opinion and im a very critical person so, maybe its just my perception.    … Expand
  7. Sheep_198
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    I'm a big fan of souls series and bloodborn, and got platinum trophy, I gave them 10/10. However, this game beats them all, the loot system is what I've always wanted like diablo loot, much better than fixed loot like bloodborn and souls that you can even memorise them. Character levelling so much more depth than souls. Missions clear unlike bloodborn and souls confusing and weird.I'm a big fan of souls series and bloodborn, and got platinum trophy, I gave them 10/10. However, this game beats them all, the loot system is what I've always wanted like diablo loot, much better than fixed loot like bloodborn and souls that you can even memorise them. Character levelling so much more depth than souls. Missions clear unlike bloodborn and souls confusing and weird. Character movement and handling is fast and easy. Graphics options is great. Design is fine. Only downside is the camera angle is annoying like souls in tight areas. Nioh, you win, souls got a long way to catch up with you, well done!… Expand
  8. Evertonsazak
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    The combat in the game is incredibly exciting. There are five different weapon types to choose from - katana, dual katana, spear, axe, and the kusarigama (a blade on a chain you swing around). Every weapon has a low stance, mid stance, and high stance; each stance modifies the supply of attack power and Ki (stamina) consumed. There are also three kinds of long range weapons: bows, rifles,The combat in the game is incredibly exciting. There are five different weapon types to choose from - katana, dual katana, spear, axe, and the kusarigama (a blade on a chain you swing around). Every weapon has a low stance, mid stance, and high stance; each stance modifies the supply of attack power and Ki (stamina) consumed. There are also three kinds of long range weapons: bows, rifles, and hand cannons - the latter of which is very fun to use in groups of enemies.… Expand
  9. SasukeFuumetsu
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Se você gosta de Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne e Onimusha pode comprar sem medo, é um jogo incrível.

    O jogo possui uma fluidez e jogabilidade mais rápida e precisa que os jogos que citei acima, na verdade, o jogo tem elementos melhorados de todos os jogos acima, o Stealth de Bloodborne, os inimigos muito parecidos com Dark Souls, o gênero parecido com Onimusha e os bosses tão    Se você gosta de Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne e Onimusha pode comprar sem medo, é um jogo incrível.

    O jogo possui uma fluidez e jogabilidade mais rápida e precisa que os jogos que citei acima, na verdade, o jogo tem elementos melhorados de todos os jogos acima, o Stealth de Bloodborne, os inimigos muito parecidos com Dark Souls, o gênero parecido com Onimusha e os bosses tão difíceis como no Demon's Souls, o jogo consegue ser melhor que todos acima no quesito Action RPG, ele possui mais personalizações, mais opções de jogabilidade, mais armas usáveis e o cenário do jogo consegue ser muito melhor que o do Dark Souls, é simplesmente incrível, no pôr do Sol, noite, dia, o jogo é perfeito no quesito gráfico, cenário e ambiente. Os inimigos do jogo são muito variados também, muito mais no que os jogos acima, o jogo possui uma dificuldade natural é difícil achar o Elixir que recupera seu HP e claro, existem milhares de inimigos difíceis e variados, a história do jogo está longe de ser ruim, é muito boa na verdade. Se você é um jogador (a) experiente em RPG's como DS, DM, Bloodborne e Onimusha, pode comprar, não irá se arrepender.    … Expand
  10. babby
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Breddy gud :DDDDDD The combat is great because it manages to hack and slash, and also fearfully poke like a souls game. The game also punishes you for your mistakes, but allows you to breeze through enemies if you master the combat.
  11. SavageBane
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    complex and deep gameplay, unique graphics, cool characters combined with an amazing setting and awesome quests...lots of fun!
    another great PS4 Exclusive!
  12. guiden777
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    The first half of 2017 is a masterpiece.
    A masterpiece that combines the advantages of gameplay, story, and manipulation action.
    It is a work that connects Bloodbone with Dark Soul.
  13. Blackbox20
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    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 absolutelplay is exceptional. The fluidity of the movements is on par withThis 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 absolutelplay 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… Expand… Expand
  14. Dekado
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    What is there to say? An amazing game, insanely difficulty but so rewarding when finally finishing a stage!
    One of the biggest rewards is getting to the world map and hearing that awesome soothing music!
    Great gameplay, item system (UI of inventory is a bit meh but not critical enough to reduce points) is awesome, stats and skill points makes for many different fun builds. Could go on    What is there to say? An amazing game, insanely difficulty but so rewarding when finally finishing a stage!
    One of the biggest rewards is getting to the world map and hearing that awesome soothing music!
    Great gameplay, item system (UI of inventory is a bit meh but not critical enough to reduce points) is awesome, stats and skill points makes for many different fun builds. Could go on and on but time's a wasting, play Nioh!    … Expand
  15. symmetricon
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning game-play and mechanics. The controls are super smooth, technical and consistent. The game-play is challenging yet fair. I'm in love with it.
  16. joeblack
    Feb 9, 2017
    9
    3 critics got rekt by yokai but didn't git gud in the process... Just saying... And great game by the way, almost perfect in its own right. Personally a favorite in the genre.
  17. AlessandraHana
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh é um jogo onde você acaba ficando nervoso.
    O jogo lembra muito dark souls,ninja gaiden e onimusha.
    Você que está em duvida pode comprar sem medo o jogo é pura diversão
  18. sonicgold
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh takes direct inspiration from the Souls series - there's no doubt about that. While other titles have tried their best to emulate those games, this one builds upon that foundation and creates an experience that is virtually unmatched. While Souls can at times feel slow and plodding, Nioh cranks the energy level to the breaking point while delivering an absurd supply of content to keepNioh takes direct inspiration from the Souls series - there's no doubt about that. While other titles have tried their best to emulate those games, this one builds upon that foundation and creates an experience that is virtually unmatched. While Souls can at times feel slow and plodding, Nioh cranks the energy level to the breaking point while delivering an absurd supply of content to keep you busy.… Expand
  19. gabmario
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    El combate en el juego es increíblemente emocionante. Hay cinco tipos diferentes de armas para elegir - katana, katana dual, lanza, hacha y el kusarigama (una cuchilla en una cadena que se balancea). Cada arma tiene una postura baja, posición media y posición alta; Cada postura modifica el suministro de poder de ataque y Ki (resistencia) consumido. También hay tres tipos de armas de largoEl combate en el juego es increíblemente emocionante. Hay cinco tipos diferentes de armas para elegir - katana, katana dual, lanza, hacha y el kusarigama (una cuchilla en una cadena que se balancea). Cada arma tiene una postura baja, posición media y posición alta; Cada postura modifica el suministro de poder de ataque y Ki (resistencia) consumido. También hay tres tipos de armas de largo alcance: arcos, rifles y cañones de mano - el último de los cuales es muy divertido de usar en grupos de enemigos.… Expand
  20. charlesvan
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Not only is it visually remarkable, but the game is technically sound. Despite the size of the maps and the different AI it needs to generate, load times are practically nonexistent even on a base PlayStation 4 - something I’m sure Souls fans will take notice of. I found myself getting surprised at how quickly I was able to launch right back into a game between levels or deaths.
  21. Deadheadbill
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    Well, color me surprised. When I played the first Nioh demo a few months back I immediately put it in my "don't bother with this one" list. Then it gets released to great reviews and I decide to give it a chance.

    Holy crap am I glad I did. Nioh is an amazing amalgam of Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Diablo. Deep combat mechanics, great loot system and stellar crafting combine to make this    Well, color me surprised. When I played the first Nioh demo a few months back I immediately put it in my "don't bother with this one" list. Then it gets released to great reviews and I decide to give it a chance.

    Holy crap am I glad I did. Nioh is an amazing amalgam of Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Diablo. Deep combat mechanics, great loot system and stellar crafting combine to make this an amazing game. It get's a one point deduction due to the graphics, which are serviceable but not quite up to expected standards for this gen.

    Don't let the difficulty stop you from enjoying this gem because Nioh does what Dark Souls and Bloodborne don't. It gives you side missions and twilight missions to hone your skills and increase your level without resorting to grinding Cathedral Knights. :) I truly believe most people can play and enjoy this game if they are just willing to learn it's systems.    … Expand
  22. USarmygamer
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    Having enjoyed the "souls" games (I include Bloodborne in them because it is essentially a Souls game) I was stoked for Nioh. I wasn't let down at all!! It was a personal GOTY contender. If you loved the uptick in speed in Bloodborne's gameplay as compared to Dark Souls 1&2, then Nioh is for you. Speed, feudal Japan weapons and armor, the combos are flashy and make souls combat lookHaving enjoyed the "souls" games (I include Bloodborne in them because it is essentially a Souls game) I was stoked for Nioh. I wasn't let down at all!! It was a personal GOTY contender. If you loved the uptick in speed in Bloodborne's gameplay as compared to Dark Souls 1&2, then Nioh is for you. Speed, feudal Japan weapons and armor, the combos are flashy and make souls combat look wooden. Collecting Amirita replaces souls/blood echoes but the basics are the same: collect this currency by winning battles, use them to level up a stat. Die and lose all you're carrying with one chance to get to the death spot and reclaim what was lost. It very easily fits into the "Souls" experience even if made by a different developer. For any Souls game fan Nioh is a must play and truly great game.… Expand
  23. Zen-Zinxe
    Feb 22, 2017
    9
    Nioh is a beautiful take on a well worn formula.

    I've played nearly every soulslike game for hundreds of hours each and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by Nioh. I thought it would be a hard sell because of the limited weapon selection and all the armor is Japanese lore/samurai inspired and that's not really my thing. However Nioh proved that even without a graphics style/setting    Nioh is a beautiful take on a well worn formula.

    I've played nearly every soulslike game for hundreds of hours each and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by Nioh. I thought it would be a hard sell because of the limited weapon selection and all the armor is Japanese lore/samurai inspired and that's not really my thing. However Nioh proved that even without a graphics style/setting that resonates with me, a game can be enjoyable just through the expression of how it is played.

    Nioh is so much fun to play, the game is full of huge combo trees you can unlock for weapons, tons of guardian spirits to collect which give different bonuses. There is high, middle, and low stance for every weapon which produces a different move-set and combat style affecting how your character moves significantly. Switching stances on the fly and reacting perfectly to whatever you are fighting is incredibly satisfying, and although it is not expressly necessary, it lets you play with as much or as little complexity as you feel like.

    Despite the fact that Japanese lore and samurai armor don't stand out to me at all, Nioh has managed to make it stand out through brilliant combat mechanics, high impact effects and animations and a uniquely told story. On top of it all I love the soundtrack, the first time I heard the boss music in the Warrior of the West's fight was intense.

    Slicing up a horned demon into 20 pieces couldn't be more satisfying. If you have a ps4 and like action focused games you would be absolutely stupid not to pick this up.    … Expand
  24. Mandulum
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    Five Word Review: Goodbye Dark Souls, hello Nioh!
    Favorite Thing: The combat, enemies and level design is near perfect.
    Least Favorite Thing: Level, world hub, level, world hub. It makes it feel so disjointed.

    Date Completed: 2017-09-10
    Playtime: 72h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: It's a phenomenal souls-like.
  25. anubis424
    Feb 20, 2017
    8
    Solid game, great filler for Souls-Borne fans and new comers alike and I have enjoyed almost every minute of my 40 hour experience. While the early game felt as brutal as what I have come to expect from the influential From Software, Team Ninja fail to deliver the same epic scale in terms of boss difficulty and enemy variety that leaves the game stretched thin in some places by the end.Solid game, great filler for Souls-Borne fans and new comers alike and I have enjoyed almost every minute of my 40 hour experience. While the early game felt as brutal as what I have come to expect from the influential From Software, Team Ninja fail to deliver the same epic scale in terms of boss difficulty and enemy variety that leaves the game stretched thin in some places by the end. The loot system is engaging and addicting, preferring an MMO-style loot fest versus Souls fixed gear system. I constantly found myself wanting new gear and doing what I could to improve the stats on my current set. Overall, I would strongly recommend it to any Souls-Borne fans or someone looking for a new type of challenge, but as well as it mirrors From Software, it doesn't quite dethrone the king.… Expand
  26. Rox22
    Apr 16, 2017
    8
    I got to admit, I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would.

    You can see it is trying really hard to be like the Dark Souls and Bloodborne series. However I felt it was far more like the Onimusha series with elements of Souls game. Regardless of its influence, it's great and manages to be it's own thing too. Visually the set pieces are fantastically detailed yet some of the    I got to admit, I enjoyed this game more than I thought I would.

    You can see it is trying really hard to be like the Dark Souls and Bloodborne series. However I felt it was far more like the Onimusha series with elements of Souls game. Regardless of its influence, it's great and manages to be it's own thing too.

    Visually the set pieces are fantastically detailed yet some of the stages were a tad too dark. The camera angle was also irritating at times, often not adjusting properly or positioning itself in poor spots hampering combat at times.

    While I like loot based games, Nioh kind of went overboard. You get too much of it too quickly and too much variety making the crafting and fusing systems almost redundant for most of the first playthrough. Only in NG+ does it calm down to more manageable frequency.

    Combat is allot of fun and gets better once you find the weapon you like the most (personally, I like the lance the most.) However it can get a bit repetitive oce you have a high level character with all skills unlocked. Spamming strong combos can become a thing. Also to note that unlike the Souls games, this game is not difficult, in fact it can be too easy allot of the time. What this game does is punishes carelessness and reckless behaviour. If you don't pay attention to what's going on and your environment you will die. But keep your eyes open and be careful, and the game will be a breeze.

    Overall:
    Nioh is a worthy competitor to the Souls, but still needs a bit more polish in some areas to be what it could be. I hope Nioh 2 learns and improves on this.    … Expand
  27. fijiboy
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    nioh is an action rpg with heavy inspiration from dark souls but is unique enough in its own way to stand on its own as a an original title. the game gives you a few options on how you would like to run the game, I chose to have it run at 60 fps with a lower graphics, but even then the game still looks really good, and the 60fps is a much better way to play and would take that over thenioh is an action rpg with heavy inspiration from dark souls but is unique enough in its own way to stand on its own as a an original title. the game gives you a few options on how you would like to run the game, I chose to have it run at 60 fps with a lower graphics, but even then the game still looks really good, and the 60fps is a much better way to play and would take that over the pretty graphics even though it does look very pretty in that mode. the games sounds great and with all the swords slashing and pulses bringing a lot of energy to the fights and the music is amazing. the game has a really great soundtrack, but it really could use more music, especially when it comes to the boss fights because for a majority of bosses your gonna be hearing the same boss theme, I would have loved a different theme for every single boss. the voice acting is ok with a lot of it being in Japanese, so its hard for me to judge the quality of it but there was never a moment of weirdness or odness from any of the voices that I could tell. the gameplay is absolutely the best part of this game, its extremely challenging and satisfying and brings a huge amount of depth that works too damn good. its easily one of the funnest games ive ever played and ive never played an action hack and slash kind of game like this with the amount of depth and attention nioh has. it just feels so good, and it never gets stale because of that. the boss fight in the game are on par in quality with those in the dark souls series and were some of the most grueling fights ive experienced in a while. a large majority of these bosses were excellent while some were kind of a miss, and there were two fights that really frustrated me but otherwise they were great. the levels themselves were designed very well with many looping shortcuts and a decent variety of locations kept it mostly pretty fresh, but there were many levels that got reused constantly for side missions and that could be a little disappointing, but there are so many different levels that I didn't mind this too much. the story is probably its weakest aspect but it isn't bad, just kindof hard to follow sometimes with a mix of cutscenes and lots of reading mission details to tell the story, so your gonna miss out a lot on whats going on in the story if your not reading everything. with that in mind nioh is probably my favorite game this year so far because of how much fun it is and rewarding it feels to overcome its challenges. the game took me between 60 and 70 hours to beat so you will get a lot of content out of the game, this includes all the side missions which I did as well. this game isn't for everyone though, this is a very challenging game and is in no way casual, so just warning you, its gonna be tough.… Expand
  28. pongkrit03
    May 21, 2018
    8
    Finishing first play through + all DLCs, I would say Nioh is a great combat souls game but still not met my very high expectation. I played Nioh since the beta, I absolutely loved it. I waited till all DLCs done and bought it digitally. Combat is the best of the best. Ki pulse is brilliant. Stances are genius. Guardian spirit is fantastic. However, the story is bare bone. RepetitiveFinishing first play through + all DLCs, I would say Nioh is a great combat souls game but still not met my very high expectation. I played Nioh since the beta, I absolutely loved it. I waited till all DLCs done and bought it digitally. Combat is the best of the best. Ki pulse is brilliant. Stances are genius. Guardian spirit is fantastic. However, the story is bare bone. Repetitive enemies made the game at the very end feel like chore. Looting system is good but I would prefer less complex upgraded system. Some spells are overpowered, like Sloth for exp, the devs know but still keep it that way. this disappointed me. Awesome COOP system, although you can't invade others like other soul games. Lacks of blood spill.

    Overall, Nioh is exceptional in Combat mechanic, but suffers from bland story and repetitive enemies. Even every weapon has their own skill, with same enemies that you already killed hundred times, this does not cover. 8/10 is solid score. I will wait for Nioh 2    … Expand
  29. MacheteDontText
    Feb 19, 2017
    8
    + : Excellent combat, engaging, skill intensive, hard, but fair, huge variety of weapons, styles and tools. Lots of viable builds.
    - : Terrible UI, lack of enemy variety, dull level design and story. Some stupid design deceisons (overbundance of loot, skills locked behind missions etc)
    Overall the main gameplay is fun as hell, but to be a masterpiece it would need a story like Soma's    + : Excellent combat, engaging, skill intensive, hard, but fair, huge variety of weapons, styles and tools. Lots of viable builds.
    - : Terrible UI, lack of enemy variety, dull level design and story. Some stupid design deceisons (overbundance of loot, skills locked behind missions etc)

    Overall the main gameplay is fun as hell, but to be a masterpiece it would need a story like Soma's and a level design like DS' or Half-Life's.    … Expand
  30. YazeedAls
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    What a game. A true masterpiece indeed, spent 75+ hours and still hungry for more. Gameplay wise Nioh excels in every element, it offers excellent combat system, challenging boss fights and deep customization system. and guess what? it is an "Only On PlayStation" game so you can rest assured it has Quality written all over it. So what are you waiting for? stop reading and go buy it now OnWhat a game. A true masterpiece indeed, spent 75+ hours and still hungry for more. Gameplay wise Nioh excels in every element, it offers excellent combat system, challenging boss fights and deep customization system. and guess what? it is an "Only On PlayStation" game so you can rest assured it has Quality written all over it. So what are you waiting for? stop reading and go buy it now On Your PlayStation 4 Pro.… Expand
  31. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    A Dark Souls clone? Nope. I feel like Nioh differentiates itself from the pack. It has a very unique fighting style and very challenging bosses even though none might not be especially memorable.
  32. Nel
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    Great fun challenging game, it is similar to the dark souls games if you are used to them. The game plays really well, and it is fun and enjoyable to play. The story is so so, but the gameplay is will make you come back.
  33. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    An intense, fast paced, and brutal game that was challenging but incredibly fun. The side quests were pretty repetitive and some annoying elements were present, but everything else was just great.
  34. v4vendetta
    Jul 2, 2017
    9
    Any one fond of the Dark Souls series would definitely love this game. It feels like Dark Souls taking place with a ninja or samurai built character.
    Pros:
    _the combat mechanics felt much more satisfying than Dark souls.
    _a good storyline
    Cons:
    _Aura of the surrounding environment in Boss battles is not as epic as Dark Souls but . . . satisfying(up to the mark)

    To me, its a 9.
  35. mestriner1
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very exciting and briliant game! I'm fan of dark souls and bloodbourne and love this kind of game! With a very extenced map and much bosses to kill, it's a masterpiece, and until now it's the game of the year with no doubt. i recommended for every one who likes challengers.… Expand
  36. DMcGee2288
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    WOW! I was pleasantly surprised with this game. At first, there's a sharp learning curve. I imagine this curve is much deeper and harder to turn with if you are more of a casual gamer. I won't lie: it's not as hard as everyone says it is, but you have to get past this curve first. When I first started this game and I was going through the first region, I was deeply frustrated with the gameWOW! I was pleasantly surprised with this game. At first, there's a sharp learning curve. I imagine this curve is much deeper and harder to turn with if you are more of a casual gamer. I won't lie: it's not as hard as everyone says it is, but you have to get past this curve first. When I first started this game and I was going through the first region, I was deeply frustrated with the game and considered putting it down many times. I'm glad that I didn't. This game is a 9.5 in my books, so I rounded it up to a 10 considering it's my current GOTY.

    People are constantly comparing this game to dark souls and Bloodborne. Honestly, it's nothing like the games From Software had to offer. The basic "health bar, magic bar, stamina bar" and premises to the combat system are where the similarities end. Some may argue these are big similarities. However, when only 10% of the games' traits could be considerable as alike in some way, form or fashion, I would venture to say that other 90% makes the two types very much apart from one another. There are a list of ways why they are different, but it's a good thing that they are. This game is in the same genre, sure, but there are a number of distinctions that set it apart from games made by From Software. Nioh is amazing. It has gameplay that is very unique and a combat system that leaves one begging for more once they've got the hang of it.    … Expand
  37. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Un gran souls like con mecanicas diferentes y una historia buena. En ocasiones más dificil que los souls sin los amuletos magicos claro... si no es algo mas sencillo. ahun asi es un gran gran titulo.
  38. Gurrdin
    Feb 23, 2017
    8
    Nioh will most likely be remembered for its challenge, fast combat, and environments. With that in mind, comparisons to Dark Souls and Bloodborne are inevitable. Does Nioh hold up against the juggernauts that From Software has created, where other games like Lords of the Fallen stumbled? It does, mostly. While there are some areas of the game that leave much to be desired, Nioh is a funNioh will most likely be remembered for its challenge, fast combat, and environments. With that in mind, comparisons to Dark Souls and Bloodborne are inevitable. Does Nioh hold up against the juggernauts that From Software has created, where other games like Lords of the Fallen stumbled? It does, mostly. While there are some areas of the game that leave much to be desired, Nioh is a fun package and definitely worth a playthrough.

    Where Nioh shines the most is in its combat. Slower than the frantic pace that Bloodborne sets, but faster than the more strategy-driven Dark Souls, it settles into a good mix between the two games. Hits look and feel satisfying, but it's letdown somewhat by a few enemies having incredible poise. Not a deal breaker, but enough to be frustrating. Along with that, there isn't much variety in enemy types. After a few missions, the game has pretty much shown its hand with all of the enemies its prepared to offer.

    Nioh's environments deserve much less praise. I understand that the developers were tied to a certain time period, but they already took liberties with the historical accuracy with characters and actually fighting demons, so why not exercise the same liberty with the level design? Be prepared for lots of caves, forests, and small villages. Nioh comes alive when it does pull away from those samey levels. Like the poise of enemies, not a deal breaker, but a slight disappointment.

    Nioh's missions are chosen using a map-based selector. So instead of just wandering forward once you clear an area, at the end of each mission you're taken back to the map screen and you may proceed. This comes with the issue of making the areas feel disconnected, and I would say that's Nioh's biggest flaw. You get tossed around from area-to-area, and it just feels off.

    It's a fun game overall, and definitely one that deserves to be played. It's my opinion that Nioh isn't as good as Dark Souls, but that shouldn't stop anyone who's interested in a game filled with some meaty challenge and fun gameplay.    … Expand
  39. BlakDak666
    Feb 23, 2017
    9
    Nioh is a wonderful game that demonstrates how taking concepts and the strong aspects of other games can blend and build its own identity really well. It gives a challenge and adventure that is engaging and unique. It uses the fast-pace combat of Dynasty Warriors, the looting system of Diablo, the Japanese culture and the Dark Souls mechanics that make players have a fast, brutal andNioh is a wonderful game that demonstrates how taking concepts and the strong aspects of other games can blend and build its own identity really well. It gives a challenge and adventure that is engaging and unique. It uses the fast-pace combat of Dynasty Warriors, the looting system of Diablo, the Japanese culture and the Dark Souls mechanics that make players have a fast, brutal and rewarding experience. Its story is lacking and mediocre, the bosses are visually interesting, but do repeat the music tracks and have the variety of good, bad and meh. It has a few quirks here and there, but it deserves a 9 because it was able to succeed at its goals and was extremely fun to play. I cannot wait for the future of the game and expect to play it over the rest of the year.… Expand
  40. Quabler
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    Nioh is the best action game throughout the many platforms I have experienced. On the one hand, it has a hardcore play style, but on the other hand, it has convenient system for the light-player. Somewhat scarce graphics filled with overwhelming mise-en-scène and excellent lighting effects. May be you could do some repetitive actions to get rare item in the game, but it'll be pleasure ofNioh is the best action game throughout the many platforms I have experienced. On the one hand, it has a hardcore play style, but on the other hand, it has convenient system for the light-player. Somewhat scarce graphics filled with overwhelming mise-en-scène and excellent lighting effects. May be you could do some repetitive actions to get rare item in the game, but it'll be pleasure of the things that makes this game more fun. There are separate skills of each weapons that have multiple skill-tree. It looks like Diablo series. If you are an action-RPG enthusiast, you'll have the best experience in this year.… Expand
  41. checkpointgamin
    Feb 25, 2017
    9
    Nioh is the return of Team Ninja after the mess that was Ninja Gaiden 3, Team Ninja has went back to the drawing board and took creative inspiration from their fellow Japanese developer Fromsoft and developed their best game yet. Nioh though taking creative inspiration and direction from the Souls game it be selling the game saying it was just that, Nioh blends it's game play between theNioh is the return of Team Ninja after the mess that was Ninja Gaiden 3, Team Ninja has went back to the drawing board and took creative inspiration from their fellow Japanese developer Fromsoft and developed their best game yet. Nioh though taking creative inspiration and direction from the Souls game it be selling the game saying it was just that, Nioh blends it's game play between the fast paced bloodborne and it's grass root game ninja gaiden with combos that though simple feel so satisfying when pulled off.… Expand
  42. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 5, 2017
    8
    Nioh is a beautiful game with great history and good controls, this really is a true exclusive of one of the best consoles of this generation.

    Nioh is a great game which is forced to fail thanks to football games unfortunately, my note to this great exclusive is 8/10
  43. maximumV1OLENCE
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Pros: Excellent combat with good control and speed. Interesting setting and Japanese Demon mythos. Beautiful game world, main character, NPC's and monsters/Oni look amazing. Cons : somewhat
    repetitive combat, random/worthless loot. Clunky inventory mgt. Complex gear upgrade system. Summary : This game is not for casuls. If you can't play Souls/Bloodborne then this    Pros: Excellent combat with good control and speed. Interesting setting and Japanese Demon mythos. Beautiful game world, main character, NPC's and monsters/Oni look amazing. Cons : somewhat
    repetitive combat, random/worthless loot. Clunky inventory mgt. Complex gear upgrade system. Summary : This game is not for casuls. If you can't play Souls/Bloodborne then this game will frustrate you. For the skilled and patient player this game is quite a gem. As of this writing pvp is not in game. Set to be added April 2017.    … Expand
  44. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 9, 2017
    8
    My first dive into the "souls-bourne" genre of games, and I've got to say. Wow. Colour me impressed! Great challenge, and a heck of a lot of fun! The story is rubbish but the combat is impeccable!

    Because of it I went out and got Bloodborne too! Definitely a great way to get into this genre of punishing games without having ridiculously slow combat!
  45. I_StillAlive_
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Everyone says its like Dark Souls, yeah, you can see some inspiration here, some mechanics work the same way, but the concept is different and has its own way ..... I dont want to compare, on the other hand, there is one point that needs comparison > the story of Japan mythology and samurais, oh god, it is much more complex and it is based on true stories of Japan's history and mythology,Everyone says its like Dark Souls, yeah, you can see some inspiration here, some mechanics work the same way, but the concept is different and has its own way ..... I dont want to compare, on the other hand, there is one point that needs comparison > the story of Japan mythology and samurais, oh god, it is much more complex and it is based on true stories of Japan's history and mythology, so this is big plus of this game and makes big difference between Souls series and Nioh... I was so positively surprised by this game. Team Ninja did really great job :) Its very hard, you die a lot, you must learn and you need focus to beat the game. What can I say, its a masterpiece :) I would give 10/10, but there is one weak spot in armor, very repetetive side missions instead of the main story line, so, my decision is 9/10… Expand
  46. TheFrog
    Jun 30, 2017
    9
    Way I see it, it's Dark Souls with all the fun, plus extra complexity and way less frustration.
    The game is difficult but, unlike DS, is never unfair to the player. Plus, it's not *that* difficult, so you can go wild and experiment with different builds, different equipment, different everything.
    I got more than a hundred hours solid fun, before starting to get bored by the limited    Way I see it, it's Dark Souls with all the fun, plus extra complexity and way less frustration.
    The game is difficult but, unlike DS, is never unfair to the player. Plus, it's not *that* difficult, so you can go wild and experiment with different builds, different equipment, different everything.
    I got more than a hundred hours solid fun, before starting to get bored by the limited variety in terms of levels.    … Expand
  47. ty92
    Oct 18, 2019
    8
    I really like this game so far. I will update when I'm done but so far so good. Only thing I dont like is the save points are too far from each other. Its better than Dark Souls though. The combat is amazing.
  48. Grahl1
    Sep 25, 2018
    8
    Nioh is indeed amazing. As a Souls veteran, at first I was getting frustrated because the difficulty is about 3 to 4 times higher than Souls games. Lots of one-shot attacks. But you can definitely manage, and even if the average player won't be able to breeze through most bosses after a couple of playthroughs like in Souls, you get used to it. However, going into NG+ I became deeplyNioh is indeed amazing. As a Souls veteran, at first I was getting frustrated because the difficulty is about 3 to 4 times higher than Souls games. Lots of one-shot attacks. But you can definitely manage, and even if the average player won't be able to breeze through most bosses after a couple of playthroughs like in Souls, you get used to it. However, going into NG+ I became deeply frustrated with the difficulty and just stopped playing. And this coming from the most hardcore Souls fan you'll ever find. Souls is difficult but fair, Nioh is borderline masochistic. And I still have nightmares of being one-shot (just kidding).… Expand
  49. MadnessisRising
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Nioh is a really great game but it is not perfect. I really liked the overall look of the game. The story was ok and entertaining but it could be better. Gameplay and combat couldn't be better! That's what makes this game so great. All the options and skilltrees were way too much in my opinion. I barely used nothing of all that stuff. On the one hand it's simply too much reading into allNioh is a really great game but it is not perfect. I really liked the overall look of the game. The story was ok and entertaining but it could be better. Gameplay and combat couldn't be better! That's what makes this game so great. All the options and skilltrees were way too much in my opinion. I barely used nothing of all that stuff. On the one hand it's simply too much reading into all of that on the other hand it makes the game extremely easy with slowing the enemys or revive after death. Looking back the magic and ninja-skilltree is a great way for people who don't want a soulslike-game.
    What I absolutely don't like is the looting in the game. Every weak enemy drops around 2 clothes or a weapon... it's super confusing and unnecessary. (that's exactly what I don't like in Diablo 3) The second big point which bothered me were all those side-quests. I would be fine with it, if they aren't necessary for beating this game. If you don't play them you are extremely underleveled. Why I don't like them? Because they are the same areas which i played some minutes before in the main quest... Without story or a special boss, really boring!    … Expand
  50. ason313
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    Really great game. Very challenging and rewarding gameplay. Combat is even more nuanced than Souls games while residing comfortably in the same genre. While it does take much inspiration from Souls games, it's by no mean a clone. Your character has 3 different stances which change the way each weapon is utilized and you often need to switch up your stance mid battle as your enemies adaptReally great game. Very challenging and rewarding gameplay. Combat is even more nuanced than Souls games while residing comfortably in the same genre. While it does take much inspiration from Souls games, it's by no mean a clone. Your character has 3 different stances which change the way each weapon is utilized and you often need to switch up your stance mid battle as your enemies adapt to your attacks. This means that to be successful you'll need to think on the fly and learn from mistakes. There are also many more tracked stats that help to level your player up as well as promoting the use of different weapons and play styles. A must own for anyone who likes a real challenge.… Expand
  51. tombo
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    I think i'm in love: you will be too. Man, this game is fun. Deep, strategic combat system: challenging bosses;
    and a lovely Japanese aesthetic propel you forward with countless delights. A must play.
  52. Krispo123
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    i had high expectations of this game, but wow. It's even better than I thought it will be. I did just finish the masterpiece "Bloodborne" before going to this. This is a much faster game with a frame-rate that doesn't kill your eyes / brain.

    Thank god! 60 fps is a must in game like this. It's very good that you have options to choose from.
  53. Carlosgarcia
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Dark Souls e Bloodborne tem um novo desafiante, como este novo PS4 exclusivo prova uma alternativa mais do que digna.
    Se você já ouviu alguma coisa sobre Nioh antes de seu lançamento, é provavelmente o fato de que é muito parecido com Dark Souls. O que para muitos significará simplesmente uma coisa: é muito difícil. E isso é verdade, este não é um jogo fácil. Mas há muito mais para o    Dark Souls e Bloodborne tem um novo desafiante, como este novo PS4 exclusivo prova uma alternativa mais do que digna.
    Se você já ouviu alguma coisa sobre Nioh antes de seu lançamento, é provavelmente o fato de que é muito parecido com Dark Souls. O que para muitos significará simplesmente uma coisa: é muito difícil. E isso é verdade, este não é um jogo fácil. Mas há muito mais para o apelo de Dark Souls do que apenas a sua dificuldade. É claro que a equipe de desenvolvedores Ninja entende isso, e enquanto Nioh depende muito de outros jogos por sua inspiração, isso adiciona tanto à fórmula SoulsBorne quanto ela empresta.    … Expand
  54. Poonishar
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Wow! This game is brilliant! I absolutely love souls games and Bloodborne and while this stands on its own two feet, it is totally like souls and Bloodborne (and that's a great thing!) At mission 2 I thought, jeeeeeez this - is - tough! But once I got past mission 2, the game opens up more and you can level up better and go on with confidence (even tho it's still mega challenging- in a good way)
  55. Monuminides
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Basado en un Japón feudal donde reina la violencia y por cuyo motivo el país se ve asolado no solo por enemigos humanos sino también por yokais (demonios del folklore japonés).

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

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

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

    Con todo Nioh es una obra maestra que todo jugador que busque un desafío debe probar. El trabajo de Team Ninja no caerá en el olvido.    … Expand
  56. cullenk96
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    i gib this solid 5/7 good game, have 60 hours in first area goob GOOD game!! i have18 hours in just training lvl i am lvl 56 i extrwmeley enjoy the jeschures they remind me of the best game ever dark souls 2 better than the others havent played dark souls 1, 3 bloodborne or demons souls, 1v1 me please i am very bored at work
  57. alexstunky
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    sin duda, uno de los mejores juego que he jugado. tiene de todo : una gran historia, dificultad, táctica, un poco de "horror" (por así decirlo) un una gran narrativa.
    sin duda he disfrutado este gran exclusivo de Sony y no queda nada mas que agradecer por éste tipo de juegos.
  58. mehdi59k
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    یک بازی محشر همراه با داستان و اکشن فوق العاده، شاید بشه گفت از دارک سولز 3 هم بهتره و پیشنهاد میکنم حتما بازیش کنین.
  59. bearcav
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Playing Nioh is like playing Ninja Gaiden on one screen, Onimusha on another, and Dark Souls on another, while balancing on the head of a pin. And it's glorious. Sincerely appreciate the ability to select a 60fps mode, and it's highly recommended for anyone picking this up. Have fun and die hard!
  60. suzuki
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh é um jogaço com uma bela mistura da Saga Souls, Ninja Gaiden e um pouco de Onimusha é um jogo perfeiito pra quem procura um jogo desafiador onde cada canto a morte te espera.
  61. cloudseven
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh is a game where you end up getting nervous.
    The game reminiscent of dark souls, ninja gaiden and onimusha.
    You who are in doubt can buy without fear the game is pure fun
  62. JAX85
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    Best Action - Adventure - RPG game!
    Best game play best environment best level design! and above all this game is offline game with long and strong story. shinobi + onimusha + dark souls = NIOH
  63. Kaseyn
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    I downloaded this game at full price because I just couldn't wait to play--that's something I never do, and this game has reminded me why. Based off of all the raving reviews, it's hard to believe that the critics and I were playing the same game. As for the user reviews, I think many people only played it for an hour or two before leaving a review--it does make a great first impression.I downloaded this game at full price because I just couldn't wait to play--that's something I never do, and this game has reminded me why. Based off of all the raving reviews, it's hard to believe that the critics and I were playing the same game. As for the user reviews, I think many people only played it for an hour or two before leaving a review--it does make a great first impression. The problem is, the magic wears off quickly.

    At first, the combat is a lot of fun and seems much deeper than it actually is. People are making a big deal about the stance system, but you'll quickly realize that it doesn't really add that much to the game, and you'll probably find yourself using only one, maybe two, stances most of the time.

    The biggest problem is that the game uses the same handful of enemies over and over....and over and over. It might switch out their weapon, or give them a special ability here and there, but that doesn't cure the tedium. Whatever challenge the game initially poses fades away pretty quickly--when you've already fought each enemy type 30-100 times when you've only reached the second region of the game, there just isn't a whole lot of incentive to keep playing. To make it worse, the environments are extremely dull and the level design is boring. Have fun with the side missions, by the way--they're mostly just recycled portions of the main mission levels, or recycled levels from prior side missions.

    Another reason the game gets dull is because there are only 6 (I might be forgetting one) different weapons to use. Sure, they come with endless variations of stat modifiers, but those don't affect the way the weapon is actually used. Compare that with the Souls games, where you'll have way more weapons than you can even try out, many of which have unique movesets--Nioh is definitely lacking in comparison.

    When I realized how bored I was about 10 hours into the game, I quit playing, went out and repurchased Dark Souls 3. I haven't been able to put it down since, despite having done multiple playthroughs before. If you're a Dark Souls fan expecting to get more of that type of experience with Nioh, well, lower your expectations..or better yet, just don't waste your money.    … Expand
  64. weedmunchies
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Team ninja crafted a great challenging game with nioh. If you own a PS4 this game is a must own, best exclusive since bloodborne imo. Let's hope it's success leads to a new ninja gaiden!!!!
  65. best_boss
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    don't give attention to the fanboys of xbox and PC, who gave negative ratings to this masterpiece.
    This game is far much better than Dark souls, Bloodborne, Ninja gaiden, Diablo in my opinion.
    I have nothing to complain. even beta was so impressive and now that's a perfect example for an action game most people complain about its graphic, but the graphic is good enough for a brutal and    don't give attention to the fanboys of xbox and PC, who gave negative ratings to this masterpiece.
    This game is far much better than Dark souls, Bloodborne, Ninja gaiden, Diablo in my opinion.
    I have nothing to complain. even beta was so impressive and now that's a perfect example for an action game
    most people complain about its graphic, but the graphic is good enough for a brutal and fast action game like this and the game runs very stable.    … Expand
  66. capitaoprice
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh é um jogo onde você acaba ficando nervoso.
    O jogo lembra muito dark souls,ninja gaiden e onimusha.
    Você que está em duvida pode comprar sem medo o jogo é pura diversão
  67. gabigol
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    O combate no jogo é incrivelmente emocionante. Há cinco tipos de armas diferentes para escolher - katana, katana dupla, lança, machado, e o kusarigama (uma lâmina em uma corrente que você balançar ao redor). Cada arma tem uma postura baixa, posição média e posição alta; Cada postura modifica a oferta de poder de ataque e Ki (resistência) consumidos. Há também três tipos de armas de longoO combate no jogo é incrivelmente emocionante. Há cinco tipos de armas diferentes para escolher - katana, katana dupla, lança, machado, e o kusarigama (uma lâmina em uma corrente que você balançar ao redor). Cada arma tem uma postura baixa, posição média e posição alta; Cada postura modifica a oferta de poder de ataque e Ki (resistência) consumidos. Há também três tipos de armas de longo alcance: arcos, rifles e canhões de mão - o último dos quais é muito divertido de usar em grupos de inimigos.… Expand
  68. destinyfan1
    Feb 7, 2017
    9
    bloodborne was actually to hard for me but this was awesome

    positive + good environment and graphics ( and the bosses look absolutely awesome ). + very nice combat + hard but very fun + characters and story negative - sometimes repetive and exhausting ( just take a break then or play another game for a while ) i didn't play the game out but i am chure it will stay at this level    bloodborne was actually to hard for me but this was awesome

    positive
    + good environment and graphics ( and the bosses look absolutely awesome ).
    + very nice combat
    + hard but very fun
    + characters and story
    negative
    - sometimes repetive and exhausting ( just take a break then or play another game for a while )
    i didn't play the game out but i am chure it will stay at this level or even better    … Expand
  69. bellotukurm
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    I have to say that the early bosses in this games are the hardest in any game. Right after the first easy boss fight the next will hit you 5 times harder. This doesn't mean that all the bosses are extremely hard. their difficulty fluctuates but it get's harder. It never feels unfair but it scares you when a boss you've been fighting for 8 minutes is almost dead and any recless action willI have to say that the early bosses in this games are the hardest in any game. Right after the first easy boss fight the next will hit you 5 times harder. This doesn't mean that all the bosses are extremely hard. their difficulty fluctuates but it get's harder. It never feels unfair but it scares you when a boss you've been fighting for 8 minutes is almost dead and any recless action will lead to your demise. All I can say is I'm enjoying this more than darksouls by far.… Expand
  70. eyecanseeyou
    Feb 19, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get me wrong: Nioh is a pretty decent game with its own twist. The combat system is fluid and versatile. However there are some aspects, which pull it down to mediocrity compared to such pieces of art like Bloodborne and Dark Souls games (in particular first and third installments).

    1. No character customization - you play Geralt eh William for the whole time. For instance Dark Souls and Bloodborne offer more flexibility at this point.

    2. Level design. Well, I admit with the feudal Japan setting it's kinda impossible to create such an epic environment like it From Software does, but seriously: must 80% of levels look almost the same?

    3. Enemies. In each mission you fight literally the same enemy types over and over again. Only few things distinguish them from each other: HP amount and color/armor. And this after 10 years of development. Are you serious, Team Ninja?

    4. Bosses. They are strong and they are many, but they are nothing special compared to the creatures created by Miyazaki and Co. There is no emotions (like BB fight against German or DS3 fight against the Twin Princes) in this hack and slash frenzy, which are Nioh bossfights basically are. Above all they are also bugged as hell.

    5. The story. Nioh's story is flat like a wiener schnitzel without any lore.

    6. The weapons. The weapon variety is pretty poor: all you get are katanas, double katanas, axes, hammers, kusarigamas und three fire weapons, which have neither a unique design nor a unique moveset. Another point for Bloodborne and DS. Okay okay, you can unlock many additional weapon skills and Switch between the stances - but honestly how often do you switch between the stances and how do you manage to use every skill you unlock?

    7. Atmosphere. Not nearly as dense as in the Souls games.

    8. Grinding. As weapon scaling is almost absent you have to grind to level up and collect stronger weapons/armor to progress. Actually not a flaw but gets pretty boring as time goes by.

    9. Loot. To much of it and paired with sucky inventory system almost annoying.

    10. Multiplayer. It just plain sucks. I mean if you try to summon a cooperator you have to wait forever and ever and ever. Even in Bloodborne it worked much better. Also the way you can play with friends is nothing but embarassing and makes no sense. And I also miss the invaders.

    Disclaimer: My review is actually an answer to the fanboys putting Nioh above everything FromSoftware has ever created.    … Expand
  71. lordofshadows
    Jun 21, 2019
    1
    Crap crap crap crap rubbish rubbish rubbish rubbish. Worst game i have ever played since i’m 5 years old. A truly definition of **** Don’t play this game trust me.
  72. Reed618
    May 20, 2018
    4
    I finished this yesterday. It was a good game overall but ultimately quite disappointing. I'm a long time fan of both ninja gaiden and the souls series. I'll start with the cons

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

    -Cons

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

    Pros+

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

    Overall this game just isn't that much fun and I couldn't recommend it. It's simply too repetitive and lacking in memorable moments. Pick up dark souls 2 or 3 or bloodborne on ps4 instead. They are better in every conceivable way.    … Expand
  73. Jamesshen
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    Well, this is a perfect game for me.There are still a few bosses for me to fight in this game but i decided to write a review on this game.
    I had dived in almost 80 hours in this game and i never get tired or bored by it. For your information im a hardcore bloodborne fan and i absolutely love nioh's combat mechanics.
    the bosses are very well designed and the atmosphere was very good as    Well, this is a perfect game for me.There are still a few bosses for me to fight in this game but i decided to write a review on this game.
    I had dived in almost 80 hours in this game and i never get tired or bored by it. For your information im a hardcore bloodborne fan and i absolutely love nioh's combat mechanics.
    the bosses are very well designed and the atmosphere was very good as well
    I felt the upmost satisfaction after beating each bosses and i never had such feelings since i last played bloodborne.
    The story of this game was very fluid as well with so many likable characters like William, Hanzo and Okatsu.
    I never regretted spending my money on this game. This is a definetely must get for all soulsborne fans
    If you were to give me a choice of rating this game 11/10, i will rate it 11/10.    … Expand
  74. Sinloth
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Now that Nioh 2 was about to release, I dived deep into Nioh 1 in preparations for its successor. Strangely, having played both games recently, I must say that Nioh 1 is probably still my favourite of the two.

    Don't get me wrong, Nioh 2 is an excellent game, but Nioh 1 has better opening in my opinion, so far more interesting characters and the combat was already satisfying enough for    Now that Nioh 2 was about to release, I dived deep into Nioh 1 in preparations for its successor. Strangely, having played both games recently, I must say that Nioh 1 is probably still my favourite of the two.

    Don't get me wrong, Nioh 2 is an excellent game, but Nioh 1 has better opening in my opinion, so far more interesting characters and the combat was already satisfying enough for me...
    While certainly inspired by Souls series, Nioh is very much its own thing. It has possibly the best combat system of any Soulslikes, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to any fan of challenging action RPGs.    … Expand
  75. Undertuto
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    Juego difícil pero genial. Darksouls con samurais. No sé cuántas horas le metí al juego pero fueron muchas. Juego largo, divertido, y con mucha acción.
  76. tbouniverse
    Sep 21, 2017
    9
    A brilliant, dynamic and rewarding game that has you battling against powerful beings that demands a lot of skill and grit to get through this journey unbroken. Multiple difficulties that have you coming back for more and a story which pays tribute to true Japanese history. It is an original concept which, in perspective, is a faster paced variant of souls borne. I would really recommendA brilliant, dynamic and rewarding game that has you battling against powerful beings that demands a lot of skill and grit to get through this journey unbroken. Multiple difficulties that have you coming back for more and a story which pays tribute to true Japanese history. It is an original concept which, in perspective, is a faster paced variant of souls borne. I would really recommend this to every dark sould/ blood borne fan out there. GOTY 2017 contender.… Expand
  77. MaximumD
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    I recently picked up this game on my PS+ account for free and decided to give it a shot. I also want to say that I have never played any of the Souls type games before, so I really didn't have any preconditions or preconceptions of this genre.

    I was a little bit worried about the dying part. I died a lot in the beginning. Especially the first two levels. But the game only really takes    I recently picked up this game on my PS+ account for free and decided to give it a shot. I also want to say that I have never played any of the Souls type games before, so I really didn't have any preconditions or preconceptions of this genre.

    I was a little bit worried about the dying part. I died a lot in the beginning. Especially the first two levels. But the game only really takes away your experience points and only if you die again before reclaiming them. I found that the gameplay itself is so good that I didn't mind the repetition so much. It's a lot like the save system in Alien Isolation, which is a game that also forced you to get better and really understand the mechanics before proceeding far on your own merits.

    Meanwhile, you are constantly upgrading gear and skills and getting better at the game itself. You only lose exp points after you die and then die again before reclaiming the points at the spot you died. At some point though the gameplay clicks and you can really breeze by some of the lesser enemies or avoid them altogether if you choose. I'm actually surprised by the wealth of options the game gives you to use from melee to ranged to magic, and stealth too. Managing the death and rebirth cycle actually turns into a type of strategy all on it's own. Do you push ahead and risk death in a new area, or do you circle back and cash in your points which resets the enemies? It's like a game within a game sort of.

    Now for my biggest pet peeve in this game. The amount of items you can collect in this game is just too much. It's takes too much time to sort through and manage all this stuff and becomes quite annoying. It's loot overload. I typically donate everything to the shrine for more exp. points.

    However, I do really like the way they copied the MGSV mission structure which allows you to play at your own pace and tackle previous areas doing challenges and side missions.

    However this does kind make the story feel wonky but honestly the story is second fiddle. It's your standard Samurai fantasy stuff with demons and guardians and what not. Not terribly interesting and pretty much a carbon copy of every type of game ever made in the ninja action genre.

    This is not a game for everybody but at the 20 dollar or less price point, it's a steal. It's a full game offering hours of action but there is some stiff difficulty at times and that can get frustrating. But you can play at your own pace and if an area proves too difficult you can always hit up a previous level and try to grind for a little bit. There are also plenty of items that speed things up as well and honestly the constant dying and difficulty is a little overblown in some of the reviews. Just have patience in the first two levels and then things really open up. Bottom line, gameplay is top notch and will keep you coming back. If you like action games give it a try.    … Expand
  78. DrZomboid
    Jan 21, 2019
    3
    I didn't like level design and art style. Character models and movements are outdated. So I gave up after few hours. I should play DS Remaster and not this.
  79. Obby360
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    It is undeniable how much it was influence by Dark Souls, but this game stands on it's own.
    Borrowing the best of two words, Nioh is a refreshing take on a difficult style game. If you've played Bloodborne or Demon Souls or the Dark Souls trilogy- you will love it, because it is just as difficult ( maybe a bit more in some areas) and the rewards are just as ripe.
    The atmosphere is    It is undeniable how much it was influence by Dark Souls, but this game stands on it's own.
    Borrowing the best of two words, Nioh is a refreshing take on a difficult style game. If you've played Bloodborne or Demon Souls or the Dark Souls trilogy- you will love it, because it is just as difficult ( maybe a bit more in some areas) and the rewards are just as ripe.
    The atmosphere is intense, encouraging exploration, the enemies are intelligent and original creations.
    This brings me to the bosses where, in my opinion, might be it's greatest asset and at the same time an incredibly diverse set of creatures. From Fiends to Humanoids to Demons to Water Blobs, Nioh has them all and each one of them is different, each one of them demands a completely different set of armor and weapon stance to fully be in control of said battle.

    Worth the buy for sure, I have spent dozens of hours exploring and progressing through the main quest and I am still not half way there.

    It might be the next generation of Action RPG now that Dark Souls is coming to an epic conclusion of its Saga.    … Expand
  80. Wifflum
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    I have really only dabbled in Dark Souls type games (30 hours spent is probably close), but immediately I realized that this game is a massive improvement over those. The combat is just off-the-charts better than anything you will see in the Souls series, including Bloodborne. If I remember right, there's 5 types of weapons, and three different stances for each. Each stance has its ownI have really only dabbled in Dark Souls type games (30 hours spent is probably close), but immediately I realized that this game is a massive improvement over those. The combat is just off-the-charts better than anything you will see in the Souls series, including Bloodborne. If I remember right, there's 5 types of weapons, and three different stances for each. Each stance has its own light and heavy combo, so flat out you've got 30 different ways to attack, and then the upgrades give you even more. If you want to get hooked on Dark Souls style games, this is the game that will do it. I've gone back to Dark Souls purely as a way to make use of the skill level I've developed in Nioh.

    This game is a rather apparent improvement over the Souls games, and if you had any interest in those games, this game will fit very well with you.    … Expand
  81. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    I picked up nioh for free off ps+ and finally got around to playing, what a challenging but rewarding game. Levels are creative and beautiful to look at. Fighting system is deep and different from any game I've played before. The loot system is extensive and overwhelming. The story is a little convoluted but is definitely not the main focus of the game. The difficulty on this game isI picked up nioh for free off ps+ and finally got around to playing, what a challenging but rewarding game. Levels are creative and beautiful to look at. Fighting system is deep and different from any game I've played before. The loot system is extensive and overwhelming. The story is a little convoluted but is definitely not the main focus of the game. The difficulty on this game is hard but gets more manageable once you unlock talisman. Skill tree is deep and can be confusing. Boss fights are all rememberable and unique. This is a long ass game if you try and do all quests. Nioh was worthy of my time and I'll be looking forward to nioh 2.… Expand
  82. Kickass2552
    Apr 15, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a long time fan demon/darksouls/bloodborne, I was very interested in this game, and I was having fun at the start. Unfortunately the lack of polish, terrible inventory/loot management, and random difficulty lead to a lot of frustration. Looking forward to Nioh 2, if they can iron out all the faults from the first game. *Spoilers: For a game with multiple tutorial levels over the first 2 hours (weirdly repeated), you wouldn't expect bosses as unbalanced as the Bat Lady from level 3 (fast high damage attacks, un-dodgeable instant kill, stunning ranged attack, drains stamina, immune to hit-stun)… Expand
  83. jeffbizloc
    Feb 5, 2018
    9
    Personally I found Nioh harder then Dark Souls. I probably spent a good 40 to 50 hours so it was a long game. I stopped doing submissions after the 3rd region though. Thank goodness for Sloth Talisman otherwise I'd still be playing.

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

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

    Cons:
    - I couldn't really get into the story
    - Sometimes the game was just frustrating    … Expand
  84. nnevill
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    Nioh is a fresh breath of air in souls-like genre. Lore is not so great as in e.g. Bloodborne but at least hit boxes are not broken as in Sekiro :) Would recommend this game to all who likes souls-like gameplay.
  85. mainman665
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    A supremely awsome game with quick load times and way too many machanics which could get a little overwhelming but thank you internet. Only gripe being low res. on action mode.
  86. OvoxRubenxovO
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Wie soll man dieses Game bewerten?!?
    Es ist eine Art Souls/Borne Game, es mit diesen Monumenten zu vergleichen wäre jedoch nicht fair.
    Nioh ist schwer und knackig, es bietet viel Raum seinen eigenen Spielstil zu finden und ein nettes Item/Lootsystem. Das Setting ist für mich top auch wenn es an den meisten Orten doch zu dunkel ist. Story ist anfangs etwas sehr konfus aber mit den Stunden    Wie soll man dieses Game bewerten?!?
    Es ist eine Art Souls/Borne Game, es mit diesen Monumenten zu vergleichen wäre jedoch nicht fair.

    Nioh ist schwer und knackig, es bietet viel Raum seinen eigenen Spielstil zu finden und ein nettes Item/Lootsystem.
    Das Setting ist für mich top auch wenn es an den meisten Orten doch zu dunkel ist.
    Story ist anfangs etwas sehr konfus aber mit den Stunden immer packender.
    Das Gameplay war 2 Durchläufe lang ohne Fehler und immer flüssig, mit einer präzisen Steuerung.

    Ich finde es ist dem Hype gerecht.

    PS: es ist kein Vergleich zu Dark Souls usw. soll und muss es aber auch nicht sein.    … Expand
  87. gilmars
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Para mim, Team Ninja sempre teve direção de arte muito impressionante em seus títulos e NIOH não é excepção. As vistas deslumbrantes são um espetáculo para ser visto, apoiado por uma excelente trilha sonora e dublagem fantástico, tanto em Inglês e Japonês, Isso nunca quebrou meu imersão.
  88. jwatts8815
    Feb 7, 2017
    9
    old school souls/bloodborne player here. i just started playing Nioh at release about 5 hours ago so this is an initial impression....all i can say is WOW, the combat is fast, fluid and just feels great, drops are fantastic, huge variations in weapons ( swords, axes, guns, bow and arrow etc) very difficult and rewarding enemies, TLDR fantastic game no complaints buy it now haaa
  89. Voyager236
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    - Excellent gameplay
    - The game explore japonese historical context
    - Real historic characters
    - Dark Souls with a good storyline

    Nioh is one of the best games made ever for PS4.
  90. JaDesJ
    Feb 23, 2017
    7
    Nioh is a very good game - and - Nioh is a monotonously average game. It scratches the surface of greatness and yet manages to fall far too short. Would I recommend it? Yes. And yet.

    The gameplay is at times fantastic. The combat is fast, furious, and strategic all in the same moment. This is indeed where Nioh shines - and it is what will keep you coming back for more, again and    Nioh is a very good game - and - Nioh is a monotonously average game. It scratches the surface of greatness and yet manages to fall far too short. Would I recommend it? Yes. And yet.

    The gameplay is at times fantastic. The combat is fast, furious, and strategic all in the same moment. This is indeed where Nioh shines - and it is what will keep you coming back for more, again and again.

    It's just... almost everywhere else where Nioh fails to live up to its possibility. The graphics are PS3+. The level designs are repetitive. The encounters are repetitive because the bestiary is repetitive. Almost every single level offers up the exact same encounters - this manages to slowly deplete the enjoyment level after a few dozen hours. The story arc is convoluted and non-affecting - it tries to tell a quasi-historical tale which ends up feeling mostly random and disconnected.

    And yet I keep coming back. Because the combat is essentially "that good". And the progression system is enjoyable, adding further dimensionality to an already multidimensional combat system.

    So essentially. Do i recommend Nioh? Yes. Because of its combat. Do i feel Nioh deserves all this potential "game of the year" praise - it could've, but, it fell short imo.    … Expand
  91. OutlawTX
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    I was lucky enought to get my preorder 5 days early. Since I started playing, I cant put it down. This is the most fun I've had playing a game in a long time. Dark Souls on steroids. I absolutely love it!
  92. BLK99
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos de hack and slash de la nueva generacion, el combate es todo un espectaculo, en lo tecnico y lo visual, y la curva de dificultad es variable segun la habilidad del jugador, pero las posibilidades de experimentar en los combates son increiblemente amplias, gracias a las herramientas, algo que no pasa demasiado con juegos del mismo genero, los enemigos siempreEs uno de los mejores juegos de hack and slash de la nueva generacion, el combate es todo un espectaculo, en lo tecnico y lo visual, y la curva de dificultad es variable segun la habilidad del jugador, pero las posibilidades de experimentar en los combates son increiblemente amplias, gracias a las herramientas, algo que no pasa demasiado con juegos del mismo genero, los enemigos siempre son un desafio y realmente entretenidos, nioh es de esos juegos que recompenza el esfuerzo y es muy gratificante.
    No es un juego sencillo, y la personalizacion de un personaje, ya sea armadura, armas o herramientas de combate son practicamente ilimitadas.
    Me encantaria que este juego tuviera varias secuelas, con mas personajes y sirviera de guia para otras compañias    … Expand
  93. dawillow79
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    Well I have sleep deprivation, why do u ask? Nioh. This game is brilliant, didn't think I would like it this much. It is like Ominusha (action), Darks souls( toughness) and Diablo (loot) had a baby. Fun, challenging and there is loot galore. I'm only up to the second map because I spend countless hours in the first getting everything done.
    I personally, think it is better than souls. The    Well I have sleep deprivation, why do u ask? Nioh. This game is brilliant, didn't think I would like it this much. It is like Ominusha (action), Darks souls( toughness) and Diablo (loot) had a baby. Fun, challenging and there is loot galore. I'm only up to the second map because I spend countless hours in the first getting everything done.
    I personally, think it is better than souls. The history, characters and feudal japan setting make it. Yes it has a story.    … Expand
  94. condyperes
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    Nioh tem inspiração direta da série Souls - não há dúvida sobre isso. Enquanto outros títulos tentaram o seu melhor para emular esses jogos, este se baseia nessa base e cria uma experiência que é praticamente inigualável. Enquanto Almas pode às vezes se sentir lento e plodding, Nioh cranks o nível de energia até o ponto de ruptura ao entregar um absurdo fornecimento de conteúdo paraNioh tem inspiração direta da série Souls - não há dúvida sobre isso. Enquanto outros títulos tentaram o seu melhor para emular esses jogos, este se baseia nessa base e cria uma experiência que é praticamente inigualável. Enquanto Almas pode às vezes se sentir lento e plodding, Nioh cranks o nível de energia até o ponto de ruptura ao entregar um absurdo fornecimento de conteúdo para mantê-lo ocupado.… Expand
  95. kei0079
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Nioh is a beautiful gory Action-RPG with a deep combat system, interchangeable move sets allowing new combos & tons of gear customisation.
    the performance is excellent on Ps4 & Pro,
    Blending the Sengoku period with a mystical fantasy setting leads to stunning visuals, along with an impressive array of varied bosses and enemies.
  96. geovans
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    To me, Team Ninja has always had very impressive art direction in their titles and Nioh is no exception. The breathtaking vistas are a sight to behold, backed by an excellent musical score and terrific voice acting, both in English and Japanese, that never broke my immersion.
  97. roundtablegamer
    Feb 9, 2017
    8
    NIOH Review
    ICE, Gamers of the Round Table
    Team Ninja and director Fumihiko Yasuda, who has worked on other team ninja games in the past such as Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has brought us an all-new IP with the title of NIOH developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Does it live up to the challenge it promised or does it fall down in history? Story: Set in the Sengoku Period in    NIOH Review
    ICE, Gamers of the Round Table

    Team Ninja and director Fumihiko Yasuda, who has worked on other team ninja games in the past such as Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has brought us an all-new IP with the title of NIOH developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Does it live up to the challenge it promised or does it fall down in history?
    Story: Set in the Sengoku Period in Japan, you play as the protagonist named William. William comes from the west; his purpose in Japan is to pursue an enemy by the name of Edward Kelley. When you arrive in Japan you find how easy it is to make enemies, unfortunately in this case, it is Tokugawa and his assistant Hattori. While you progress through the game you realize that Edward Kelley is making your journey more difficult using dark arts.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is almost exactly like the Dark Souls series, but with some variety. Through the journey of NIOH, you use an arsenal of samurai weapons and skills, but this game is no walk in the park; it is extremely difficult. The smaller enemies you can approach and strike three times (usually) to kill them, but the bigger enemies require skill: timing, managing your stamina, and using the battle area to your advantage is required in order to defeat the bigger demons. As you progress through the game you will acquire better weapons, armor, and unlock better skills with experience points you gain through victory. You will come across a variety of weapons including katanas, bows and wooden hammers.
    Conclusion: NIOH is a game that took me by surprise. Although the game was incredibly frustrating, it was rewarding every time I defeated a boss; I felt like I really accomplished something. I could not help but love this game from the time era, to the culture and the weapons of the Samurai, something that has always fascinated me. NIOH was something very new to me as a gamer, and I could not put it down. With great action and a compelling story, this game is definitely worth picking up if you are fans of the Dark Souls series, or are looking for a challenge.

    NIOH 8/10    … Expand
  98. Chadpowers
    May 24, 2017
    9
    Graphics: 9/10
    Not the best ever, but also no visible flaws and overall very pleasant to the eye in any regard (environment, characters, gfx). Environments repeating too often deducts 1 point.
    Story: 7/10 Plot, setting, characters and storytelling are all equally unoriginal. Despite this major flaw, everything is actually portrayed with superior quality. Overall the story and    Graphics: 9/10
    Not the best ever, but also no visible flaws and overall very pleasant to the eye in any regard (environment, characters, gfx). Environments repeating too often deducts 1 point.

    Story: 7/10
    Plot, setting, characters and storytelling are all equally unoriginal. Despite this major flaw, everything is actually portrayed with superior quality. Overall the story and storytelling are interesting enough to always keep the player looking forward to what is happening next and creating motivation to finish the game.

    Sound: 10/10
    Really great soundtrack. SFX are also adequate.

    Gameplay: 9/10
    It truly is the best iteration of 3rd person action combat out there right now. The overall gameplay is challenging and highly rewarding. The item system also gives incentive to continue playing. At the same time the item system is also one of the flaws of the gameplay. The random attributes just don't really help the overall balancing, which is already weak. While the game starts out very challenging, it quickly turns into a walk in the park. Especially some attribute combinations and some special abilities completely ruin the balance later in the game. One of the patches already improved the balance on some things, though they will never be able to remove the balance issues that result from the random loot system. Only other flaw is the world not being connected and the large amount of simplistic side missions that result from that.
    However, the gameplay by itself is already 11/10, so these flaws only have small influence in the big picture.

    Overall: 9/10
    If you really love 3rd person action rpgs, it's a 10/10, but objectively speaking, the flaws in story and gameplay just don't warrant a 10/10.    … Expand
  99. Top_Yozhik
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Harder then "Souls", similar to sekiro due to setting, stamina system and killing strikes. Graphics is poor even for 2012, not to mention 2019. Cut-scenes are terrible too. But all these weaknesses are nothing against this lovely gameplay. You WILL die, you HAVE TO remember laxities of your enemies, you MUST tryhard and you will be REWARDED for that. A "must-have" project for "Souls" andHarder then "Souls", similar to sekiro due to setting, stamina system and killing strikes. Graphics is poor even for 2012, not to mention 2019. Cut-scenes are terrible too. But all these weaknesses are nothing against this lovely gameplay. You WILL die, you HAVE TO remember laxities of your enemies, you MUST tryhard and you will be REWARDED for that. A "must-have" project for "Souls" and Senghoku period fans. All the others may bypass.… Expand
  100. captainkane
    May 15, 2018
    1
    Nioh is trash. Developer Team Ninja has put out some decent games, but it’s also behind the maligned Ninja Gaiden series. Gaiden is infamous for its ridiculously inhumane difficulty and plentiful QTE’s that gamers still mock. Team Ninja also single-handedly killed the Metroid franchise with Metroid: Other M. Ninja’s portrayal of Samus Aran rightfully offended fans who refused toNioh is trash. Developer Team Ninja has put out some decent games, but it’s also behind the maligned Ninja Gaiden series. Gaiden is infamous for its ridiculously inhumane difficulty and plentiful QTE’s that gamers still mock. Team Ninja also single-handedly killed the Metroid franchise with Metroid: Other M. Ninja’s portrayal of Samus Aran rightfully offended fans who refused to reinterpret a traditionally badass heroine as a bratty misfit with PTSD and daddy issues. Aran’s unfathomable demise still lingers over Nintendo. With Nioh, Team Ninja blatantly copies the Dark Souls franchise. Instead of offering a fresh reimagining, Nioh combines the worst of Dark Souls with the worst of Ninja Gaiden. It proves that Team Ninja hasn’t learned squat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Nioh is an unrewarding pile of garbage. Self-respecting gamers should avoid it like the plague. There’s a reason Dark Souls is king of the hill. Despite technical flaws, Soul is the best in a genre it practically invented. Other than booting up, Nioh does almost nothing right. It's a culmination of design flaws. Once again, Team Ninja just doesn’t get it.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#10 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. games(TM)
    May 26, 2017
    80
    Challenging, beautiful and unique. [Issue#105, p.82]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 11, 2017
    90
    The small, scattered levels live in the shadows of the Souls/Bloodborne worlds. Otherwise, Nioh matches - and occasionally surpasses - FromSoftware's genre giants. [Apr 2017, p.77]
  3. CD-Action
    Apr 5, 2017
    85
    After a series of letdowns Team Ninja returns to form it displayed with Ninja Gaiden Black. Nioh is a variation on the Souls series, and although it is not as intriguing story wise, its gameplay is much more enjoyable. [04/2017, p.46]
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