Nioh

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. xxxx-xxxxxxxx
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    I can't believe myself when I'm saying this but I was skeptical before the game launched and said to myself that this game could not be like Dark Souls but I was wrong.

    This game is the best Souls game up to date it's like mixing bloodborne and dynasty warrior to gather and this game was the result
    it's fast and beautiful and has better story tiling then Dark Souls.
  2. benhez
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    Short but sweet, i always was super interested in dark souls, but upon trying all 3 of them and blood bourne i couldnt bare the,. God awful mechanics and plane broken engine and gameplay. Super dated combat and movement made me rather want to chew glass. Then i heard about this im not a weeb but youve got to love the setting here which is what interested me initially. I played the beta andShort but sweet, i always was super interested in dark souls, but upon trying all 3 of them and blood bourne i couldnt bare the,. God awful mechanics and plane broken engine and gameplay. Super dated combat and movement made me rather want to chew glass. Then i heard about this im not a weeb but youve got to love the setting here which is what interested me initially. I played the beta and loved it then pre ordered. Its near perfection within its genre, its everything i wanted dark souls to be gameplay wise, no broken movement or combat its a super deep combat system. Amazing story amazing setting, 60 fps, awesome lore, totally unexpected customisation taken from the mmo genre such as soul matching items and transmogification!
    Boss's are fun and challenging just like the rest of the game i literally cannot stop playing it or thinking baout it totally a fan boy! OH AND! NO MICROTRANSACTIONS!!! THANK GOD!!! gaming still has hope!    … Expand
  3. maxmoefoe
    Feb 10, 2019
    0
    Fake hard game with no SOUL. Playing this game is suffering and not in a good way. You don't get happiness from progressing. Its just trash hardness to make you suffer because you paid money for it. If you like paying money for suffering for 50 hours then go ahead and play this game. Team ninja has no vision nothing just a bunch of idiot suits all pitching in their dumb ideas and then madeFake hard game with no SOUL. Playing this game is suffering and not in a good way. You don't get happiness from progressing. Its just trash hardness to make you suffer because you paid money for it. If you like paying money for suffering for 50 hours then go ahead and play this game. Team ninja has no vision nothing just a bunch of idiot suits all pitching in their dumb ideas and then made this trash game. You will never be even 1/10th of a souls game bye.… Expand
  4. SuperMe
    Aug 5, 2018
    8
    Nioh is a hard but fun game with the exception of the boss fights. I have currently been stuck on a boss for a few days and I am really struggling to find the motivation for another tedious, long winded button bash that I might eventually win if I’m lucky and make no mistakes. It’s just not fun for me. Unfortunately this means I can’t progress in the game and after about 10 hours play INioh is a hard but fun game with the exception of the boss fights. I have currently been stuck on a boss for a few days and I am really struggling to find the motivation for another tedious, long winded button bash that I might eventually win if I’m lucky and make no mistakes. It’s just not fun for me. Unfortunately this means I can’t progress in the game and after about 10 hours play I think I’m done. 9/10 without the boss fights, 6/10 as it stands.

    Update:
    You can call in another random player from the Internet to help you with the boss battles. For me this removes much of the frustration from the game. I've definitely got my money's worth from this title.    … Expand
  5. jmvc80
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    Amazing game with japanese folkore at it very best. Never remind me of Dark Souls or Bloodborne which are games that I like so much, this games feels different from the start with a nice view of telling the story. Superb combat, many items and differentiation from other games.
    A truly masterpiece in every sense.
    I would like to say that when some people rates a game with 0 they do it to    Amazing game with japanese folkore at it very best. Never remind me of Dark Souls or Bloodborne which are games that I like so much, this games feels different from the start with a nice view of telling the story. Superb combat, many items and differentiation from other games.
    A truly masterpiece in every sense.
    I would like to say that when some people rates a game with 0 they do it to not contibute in any way. I would love to see if what those people would say when at their jobs their boss says to them that their job is 0, sure they will say that why the boss gave me that? Im making a good job. So please think first when you make a review and try to contribute and not to destroy.
    Thanks.    … Expand
  6. timefish576
    Feb 13, 2017
    7
    I am about half way through Nioh, including all side missions so far. This is a good game but not great and not deserving of the stellar reviews imo it is getting. I plan to keep playing but it is becoming repetitive. I am a huge fan of Dark Souls / Bloodborne (which this game is very similiar so much so that I lean more toward it being a ripoff than taking inspiration from) and thisI am about half way through Nioh, including all side missions so far. This is a good game but not great and not deserving of the stellar reviews imo it is getting. I plan to keep playing but it is becoming repetitive. I am a huge fan of Dark Souls / Bloodborne (which this game is very similiar so much so that I lean more toward it being a ripoff than taking inspiration from) and this just isn't on the level of those excellent games. The world isn't nearly as interesting and the story isn't interesting enough. One of the things I love about the From Software games is that the story wasn't directly told to you. The story was told through the characters and the setting. The focus was on great game play and exploration. Part of exploration was encountering new enemies which modern games lack. Nioh falls victim to this and it is my biggest gripe. You will encounter the same enemies over and over. It is boring and I only look forward to the boss fights. Leveling up is easy. I haven't grinded yet and I am not having much trouble at my level. Upgraded to new equipment is as simple as picking the one with the best stats. Not much to think about. So far I have not utilized Ki rejuvenation (pressing R1) aftering attacking. If it actually makes a difference I imagine that it would make it much easier which Idon't want. Way too much loot to get also, Bloodborne excelled with this area

    Again still playing and I do like the game, mainly combat and bosses, but this is not a masterpiece.    … Expand
  7. NeoReaper
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    The most fun I've had in a long time playing a game. It's clearly better than the souls series & it's funny that all the negative reviews are those saying it's to hard.
  8. Sap-ete-10
    Mar 6, 2017
    5
    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    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
  9. Focs
    Apr 30, 2017
    1
    Horrible forgery. Not only that, there is an open world. So also forced several times to pass the same card. 4-5 times to kill the same bosses. Repetitive bosses. Ubivaut obsalyutno same. Little enemies. Roughly 2 type. People (thieves, samurai, ninja, mages) and youkai (skeletons, wheel of fire, a demon, one-eyed Ogre, umbrella, and a dead man with a pick). And with all of them you willHorrible forgery. Not only that, there is an open world. So also forced several times to pass the same card. 4-5 times to kill the same bosses. Repetitive bosses. Ubivaut obsalyutno same. Little enemies. Roughly 2 type. People (thieves, samurai, ninja, mages) and youkai (skeletons, wheel of fire, a demon, one-eyed Ogre, umbrella, and a dead man with a pick). And with all of them you will meet during the first 4 hours of the game. Online is not like this. Well, you can call for help or to come. It's like it's not even funny.… Expand
  10. BURRAK
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    If We compare NIOH with Dark soul 3 and Bloodborne then Score of NIOH is 0 and we want to play Ninja Gaiden types games then Score of NIOH is 7.Dark soul3 and bloodborne both are outstanding games
  11. Aumie
    Jun 23, 2017
    1
    Gave the game a 10, finished it and gave it a 1. This intentionally putting a bunch of random crap in your way to make it as hard as possible is not real difficulty, Fire, water, people shooting you that you cant reach untill later when ceratin patchs are open, random bombs and traps etc. its a cheap trick to make it seem like there is depth here. Not going to waste more of my time on thisGave the game a 10, finished it and gave it a 1. This intentionally putting a bunch of random crap in your way to make it as hard as possible is not real difficulty, Fire, water, people shooting you that you cant reach untill later when ceratin patchs are open, random bombs and traps etc. its a cheap trick to make it seem like there is depth here. Not going to waste more of my time on this piece of crap.… Expand
  12. jeremydecola
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Just finished Nioh's main campaign, started New Game+ and after a little over 60 hours of pure enjoyment, I must say, this game's combat mechanics bring a depth unlike anything you would expect from a soulsborne-esque game. The reason for that being that this is NOT a soulsborne game. Replay value is tremendous. Graphics, although dated, are nice to look at. The game can be frustrating atJust finished Nioh's main campaign, started New Game+ and after a little over 60 hours of pure enjoyment, I must say, this game's combat mechanics bring a depth unlike anything you would expect from a soulsborne-esque game. The reason for that being that this is NOT a soulsborne game. Replay value is tremendous. Graphics, although dated, are nice to look at. The game can be frustrating at first but never disheartening; never did I actually feel like giving up. Customization is nearly endless and content is plentiful. The game's soundtrack meshes very well with each scene, adding to the ominous yet epic events that unfold. This is a very memorable game indeed. If you have a PS4, I suggest picking this game up. You won't regret it!… Expand
  13. paulrage
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    A very good game! With so much content in a type of gameplay similar to Dark Souls, but it's better with more options and battle style. Play against the warriors from feudal Japan in a journey with William. The First ocident to master the sword. This game is really 10/10.
  14. OdoubleP
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Absolutely love this game. Very souls-esque, with a bit of ninja gaiden and a diablo-esque loot system. My favourite game of the year so far without a doubt. 10/10 ratings get thrown about in the user reviews far too often but this is one of those games that truly deserve it. Of course that 10/10 would be dependent on whether you enjoy games like these. It's an unforgiving game, much likeAbsolutely love this game. Very souls-esque, with a bit of ninja gaiden and a diablo-esque loot system. My favourite game of the year so far without a doubt. 10/10 ratings get thrown about in the user reviews far too often but this is one of those games that truly deserve it. Of course that 10/10 would be dependent on whether you enjoy games like these. It's an unforgiving game, much like the Souls series but if that is your type of game then you will absolutely love this. Pick it up, Thank you Team Ninja!… Expand
  15. Allthat
    May 16, 2017
    10
    This is dark souls cloning done right. They didn't just copy dark souls, they built upon it to create something wholly unique. The game is brutally difficult however, even more so than dark souls but that doesn't take away from the enjoyment. It all works after you master the combat system.
  16. RAGZZSTER
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Love the fact its faster paced than dark souls. Game play reminds me of my all time favorite game bloodborne, just with a samurai twist. it has a unique storytelling method and fantastic game play elements. amazing game! definitely exceeded all expectations i had for it.
  17. Samyar91
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Nioh will hunt you with it's world...which is very different from other souls game that you played..I still love bloodborne the most but Nioh make it's own way as well...the gameplay is so aswesome that you can't compare it to any game that you played..and the strange strory and cats in this is very intresting to follow
  18. mikepatyaev
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    that nearly every review you see is comparing it to Dark Souls/Bloodborne, tells you something. While not quite on the same level, Nioh is an incredibly well done game with countless hours of gameplay, excellent graphics, smooth mechanics, difficulty that isn't unfair, and coop/pvp
  19. Antonios12
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Gameplay is among the sleekest I've ever seen, which is truly important in a game with this style. Surpassing even the Souls games in tight controls. The game features enemies that are fun to fight,
  20. GalkovArtyom
    Mar 2, 2017
    8
    Nioh - action rpg с явными элементами слешера, которая очень схожа в боевой системе с Dark Souls но намного более комплекса и менее ,,честная,, если так можно сказать. В отличии от Dark Souls или Bloodborne противники в Nioh очень живучие, я и не говорю про боссов, что может вызвать некоторые трудности в освоении, но если вы приняли это, вас ожидает великолепная и крайне интересная боёвка.Nioh - action rpg с явными элементами слешера, которая очень схожа в боевой системе с Dark Souls но намного более комплекса и менее ,,честная,, если так можно сказать. В отличии от Dark Souls или Bloodborne противники в Nioh очень живучие, я и не говорю про боссов, что может вызвать некоторые трудности в освоении, но если вы приняли это, вас ожидает великолепная и крайне интересная боёвка.
    Минусы в игре как по мне следующие: однотипные сайд-квесты, визуальный дизайн и некоторые геймдизайнерские решения, но если вы готовы принять эти минусы - без сомнения приобретайте это игру, особенно если вы фанат Dark Souls и Bloodborne( лично от себя скажу что игры FromsoftWare мне более симпатично но Nioh тоже отличная action-rpg с уклоном на боёвку)    … Expand
  21. EDVMTH
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Game with well-made combat aspects, enemies with well-developed difficulties and change of posture of combat for each enemy to have greater effectiveness. For those who like a great RPG and fighting game i highly recommend this game.
  22. 1714742610
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Nioh and soul series is somewhat similar, but in the game and design is very different, he has their own unique charm, the background of the Japanese Warring States and straightforward fighting, the first half of the year the best game
  23. amxtr
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Increible, el sistema de combate un espectaculo, ojala salga segunda parte pero con armas de otro lugar Europa o Africa, con la calidad que trabaja esta gente seguro les sale otra joya

    Aunque para los dlc pendientes me gustaria ver los nunchakus, los say y los tonfa, seria genial
  24. Funposting
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Challenging, yet rewarding, Nioh will satisfy fans of the Souls series and newcomers alike. It's early in the year, yet I can safely assume that this will be the PS4's killer app of 2017.
  25. Wombats123
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Nioh is a fresh new mix of older titles, that brings many new things to the table, with an amazingly well done and polished combat system, a diablo-esque loot system, and enough things to keep you interested. Although the story isn't to die for, Nioh makes up for it with the fantastic game-play.
  26. Wulgard
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    absolutely fantastic game. This is a really fast pace dark souls type of games with really good music, graphics are gorgeous and the game play is really solid. i recommend this game.
  27. gummibear
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This is my first foray into the genre of extreme difficulty action rpgs and boy did this game kick my ass at first. I had grown accustomed to the casual format of these types of games and my initial experience with Nioh was overwhelming. At one point I erased the game thinking that it was not humanly possible for me to beat an early boss. But I couldn't get the game out of my head so IThis is my first foray into the genre of extreme difficulty action rpgs and boy did this game kick my ass at first. I had grown accustomed to the casual format of these types of games and my initial experience with Nioh was overwhelming. At one point I erased the game thinking that it was not humanly possible for me to beat an early boss. But I couldn't get the game out of my head so I went back in...and boy am I glad that I did so!

    This game is 100% about combat and it does it better than any game I've ever played. To like Nioh is to immerse yourself into the complexity of its combat mechanics which are brilliant. Its not about reactions (quick dodges) or coordination (slinging complex combos)!!! It is about studying your opponents, understanding their attacks and weaknesses and being able to devise a winning strategy. This aspect of the game encourages you to learn and master different weapons and different stances. This even applies to the armor your wear. Sometimes its good to have the extra protection of heavy armor...sometimes its better to have the agility and stamina of light/ninja armor. The numbers of layers of complexity to the fighting mechanics are really the star of the game and what keeps you coming back for more.

    Level design is decent enough although fairly linear. Story is not really a strong part of the game.

    In terms of the RPG aspects, leveling skills and getting new gear are satisfying although not game changing. There will be small improvements and cool new weapons at times, but ultimately they have limited effect on the outcome of your battles.

    I am very surprised to have taken such a liking to this game because I typically like action RPGs that are also very strong on story and RPG elements.    … Expand
  28. whoever13
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Nioh may be the pinnacle of action-rpgs in the vein of From Software's Souls-series. Mechanically refined to perfection - you can truly see the pedigree of developer Team Ninja -, it's really the deep systems that set this game apart from the masses of action-rpgs.

    + deep rpg-systems + heavily customizable gameplay + tight controls + very well balanced (if you like a good challenge:    Nioh may be the pinnacle of action-rpgs in the vein of From Software's Souls-series. Mechanically refined to perfection - you can truly see the pedigree of developer Team Ninja -, it's really the deep systems that set this game apart from the masses of action-rpgs.

    + deep rpg-systems
    + heavily customizable gameplay
    + tight controls
    + very well balanced (if you like a good challenge: demands your attention!)
    + smart level design that encourages exploration
    + impressive boss-fights
    + stunning animation-work
    + technically sound
    + interesting setting
    + expansive campaign with incredible replay-value

    - some frustrating scenes
    - enemy variety falls a little short
    - some environments a little dark
    - overwhelming (if well structured) menus

    The story is convoluted and tonally all over the place, yet uses its setting and humor well and never gets in the way of gameplay.
    Technically Nioh impresses with brilliant animations and moody design as well as the option for the player to choose between a high framerate or a higher resolution. For me personally, the environments tend to be a bit too dark, especially in the main missions.

    The game has many similarities to Bloodborne but the controls are even tighter, the action even faster. Instead of the Souls-typical Metroidvania structure, Nioh is structured more conventionally, with many seperate (but still big and intelligently designed) levels that offer main- or side-missions. There is a heavy emphasise on loot, which will hook those, who love grinding for gear but won't stand in the way if you are not that type of gamer, as I am.

    The enemies are creatively designed. However, given the huge size of the game (plan to play around 40 hours to see the end credits, with many side-missions and activities for replay value), the enemy variety is a bit lacking. The many boss-encounters range from fairly standard to absolutely brilliant. Most of them are beautifully created, but a few are less about searching for a fitting strategy but rather brute force.

    Finally a word on the difficulty: Yes, Nioh demands your full attention. Even the tiniest enemy can be a lethal threat. However, since the game allows for so many solutions for any given task, each gamer who wants to beat the game, should be able to. You just have to figure out, which systems benefit your play-style the most: Do you want to hack and slash through the game? Grind for experience and gear! Do you like to use items, trick enemies and play stealthily? Learn Ninja-powers! Want to fight many enemies at once? Learn axe-combos! Are you a explorer? Find the kodamas and benefit from their help. Are you a social gamer? Invite friends to help you!, etc.etc... The systems in Nioh are so very deep and varied that about every gamer should find a way to enjoy the game. This, of course, is further emphasized by the very responsive controls.    … Expand
  29. ThanatosTM
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Nioh is a solid game.If you liked demons.dark.bloodborne series then Nioh is a must for you.Nioh will grab you from the first minute til the end.I know the game have some small issues but overall the rest of it is a masterpiece.i give 10/10 because its a perfect game among the **** games are out and coming this year.
  30. XxSkye07xX
    May 26, 2018
    6
    Not being a huge fan of the Darksouls/Bloodborne games I went into Nioh hoping for a more story-driven game with side quests, one which I had heard was a lot easier to follow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Pros:

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

    Cons:
    Confusing/uninteresting story
    Irritating difficulty spikes
    Can get overwhelming during end game/post game having to use huge amounts of variety in weapons including the Onmyo magic
    The blacksmith menu can be quite confusing    … Expand
  31. KingVilla1n
    May 3, 2019
    5
    Что-то невыносимое, архаичное и аркадное, после ювелирной отзывчивости Dark Souls. Ни одного запоминающегося босса (кроме Нобунаги с морозной девкой, потому что они вынесли все нервы). Скучнейший псевдоисторический сюжет. Мувсеты привязаны к типу оружия, которых здесь всего 4, т.е никаких уникальных видов оружия со своими уникальными движениями. Отвратительный визуальный дизайн иЧто-то невыносимое, архаичное и аркадное, после ювелирной отзывчивости Dark Souls. Ни одного запоминающегося босса (кроме Нобунаги с морозной девкой, потому что они вынесли все нервы). Скучнейший псевдоисторический сюжет. Мувсеты привязаны к типу оружия, которых здесь всего 4, т.е никаких уникальных видов оружия со своими уникальными движениями. Отвратительный визуальный дизайн и спецэффекты.
    Из плюсов можно выделить только большое количество шмоток и оружейных моделек. Являясь поклонником Ninja Gaiden и Ninja Gaiden 2 от тех же разработчиков, признать хоть какую-то ценность Nioh просто не могу.    … Expand
  32. Red-Eyes
    Jul 20, 2021
    8
    Simply put this is the best soulslike not made by FromSoftware. Although I have a lot to b*tch about it I really liked Nioh experience and already put the second game in my queue.

    Even though this is Dark Souls set in an Onimusha-esque world, Nioh differs in some key aspects. First of all: stats don’t really mean much in the long run, most people tell you to put every stat at level 20    Simply put this is the best soulslike not made by FromSoftware. Although I have a lot to b*tch about it I really liked Nioh experience and already put the second game in my queue.

    Even though this is Dark Souls set in an Onimusha-esque world, Nioh differs in some key aspects. First of all: stats don’t really mean much in the long run, most people tell you to put every stat at level 20 first and then you specialize your build since the weapon scaling is not very strong. The caveat is to prioritize the stats required for the type of armor you’ll be using since Nioh is all about armor.

    Each piece of equipment has some random perks. Let’s say you’re using the Brawler Armor Helmet with a “Toughness +2” perk, you kill an enemy that drops the same equipment however his is 4 levels higher and comes with “Omnyo Magic +10,7% (for the Fire Shot Talisman)” and “Damage against electrified enemies +5,3%”; this happens constantly and by the end of each level it’s mandatory to go through your equipment list and sort what to keep and what not because there is a limit. I f*cking hate this mechanic! Leave this sh*t for Diablo or something! The looting is way too much; is not uncommon for a regular enemy to drop 4 or 5 items and 90% of them are pure garbage! Oh and for the effects used as examples: I’m not making those up, this is how specific they are; needless to say most of them are useless, just keep an eye for the more general damage buffs.

    Imagine equating all those perks (midgame gear can have 6 perks per piece alone) for 5 pieces of armor plus the 2 melee weapons and the 2 ranged, the Spirit buffs and the useless statuses (I don’t know wtf is Tenacity and I couldn’t care less)… it makes up for a deranged math game. The only sane thing to do is ignore everything except the chosen few effects that matter, namely Close Combat increase.

    It sure is a mouthful and getting your ass kicked left and right surely doesn’t help. The beginning of the game is freaking insanely hard, bosses are absolute sponges and 4 out of the first 6 have a one shot kill move (Nue’s lighting storm OHKs… so much fun!). You’ll bang your head against the wall until you reach Region 2 and gain easy access to breaking the game with the Bonus Set Armors. These armors gain passive boosts most of the good ones give you flat out 20% attack boost for 4 pieces equipped; so it’s a no brainer! There is absolutely no reason to wear a non-bonus set armor, throw 90% of game’s equipment in the trash right away. Warriors of the West is prominent in Region 2, giving you f*cking 25% close combat damage increase for the full set; you can easily use it to beat the game only shifting the pieces to the higher leveled ones you end up looting along the way.

    Nioh revamped the Bloodstain mechanic from Souls (AKA let’s see how this idiot died) letting you summon the dude to fight him as an NPC, succeeding yearn the chance for looting his equipment and since everybody and their grandma is using the aforementioned Warriors you’ll easily complete the set. The game also shoots itself in the foot by favoring the most popular playstyle, you’re more likely to fight Katana phantoms than Axe ones for example. Katana is heavily favored offline too since most bonus sets and special weapons are for Katanas.

    With Bonus Set Armors by my side and better understanding of the Guardians the game becomes a breeze and I defeated most bosses first try. I had little to no trouble until the final boss but it never felt like I became a helluva lot better as a player (as it happens in Dark Souls) but rather I was proper geared.

    The repetitive nature of the game doesn’t help either. There are only 22 different enemies in a 40-50 hours long game for NG alone. Yes, tongued Yokai was hard but after dealing with him 50 times I kind know his tells. Most sub-missions happen in a section of a main mission map; maps used solely for sub-quests are reused further on in other sub-missions even though you are in another geographic region. The game is repetitive. Period.

    After b*tching this much I must say: I loved the game. The flow of the combat with the amazing Stance Change mechanic that cleverly synergizes with the Stamina Recovery move is fantastic! Weapons have different skills for purchase, there are only five yes (plus 2 more types in the DLC) but they feel very different and there is a lot of thought with each one. You can make a mage ranged build specialized in Omnyo Magic, a Glock build (guns and bows are powerful af) or the lackluster Ninja one. There is even the journalist mode abusing the Sloth Talisman but we don’t talk about that; “I pLaY GaMeS fOr tHe sToRy” players item only.

    What really seals the deal is the atmosphere. The graphics are so beautiful and so colored playing through most main levels is a joy. Despite its problems Nioh is way worth it for soulslike aficionados.    … Expand
  33. TheRagingReject
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    It's basically basically perfect. But it's unfair. Yes you can master this game. But..... You HAVE to play a specific way. Otherwise you'll die. Skill ain't really the name of the game. It's learning how the game needs you to play to beat the enemy. It's frustrating a lot of times. The only reason it's not a 10 is it doesn't respond to certain button presses and you die at no fault of yourIt's basically basically perfect. But it's unfair. Yes you can master this game. But..... You HAVE to play a specific way. Otherwise you'll die. Skill ain't really the name of the game. It's learning how the game needs you to play to beat the enemy. It's frustrating a lot of times. The only reason it's not a 10 is it doesn't respond to certain button presses and you die at no fault of your own. Definitely isn't enough to learn the enemy and be well leveled and know the area like in Dark Souls. So that's the major set back… Expand
  34. Crimson9
    Dec 26, 2022
    4
    The popularity of Dark Souls spawned a ton of 'souls-likes' and nioh is considered one of the best. Unfortunately, Dark Souls has become associated with two things - difficulty, and lots of combat.

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

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

    Nioh is none of these things. You could say its close to the later Soulsborne games, but even these have higher polish, better lore, better level design.    … Expand
  35. megabear
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    While the quality of the game is definitely on the high end and standing on its own away from "similar" games of the genre, it's the story that brings down what could have been a 9/10 game. Without a good story, it feels like you're doing whatever the game's offering for no real reason. Basically the game becomes a chore after a while with nothing to look forward to except the usual progression.
  36. Domvik
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    The story is lacking any depth, the graphics are way beyond what we call standard today. The only area where this game is delivering is combat, but that is also ruined by subpar enemies and boss fights.
  37. walrus10
    Mar 1, 2017
    1
    The world needs more than a Dark Souls/ Bloodborne remake. I really don't understand why so many praises. I've spent 60 bucks, and I am really disappointed. Should have saved for Horizon Zero Down.
  38. johanBjorn
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    When I was a teenager, I played Ninja Gaiden on the Xbox for hundreds of hours. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of that game. A few years ago, I bought a Bloodborne Machine (aka, a PS4). That was my first foray into the Souls universe, and I became hooked on the high risk/reward system.

    So to slap a tl;dr on this game: It's a perfect mix between my two favorite games of all time. The    When I was a teenager, I played Ninja Gaiden on the Xbox for hundreds of hours. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of that game. A few years ago, I bought a Bloodborne Machine (aka, a PS4). That was my first foray into the Souls universe, and I became hooked on the high risk/reward system.

    So to slap a tl;dr on this game: It's a perfect mix between my two favorite games of all time. The combat is so fluid and the mechanics are amazingly implemented.

    Seriously, 11/10. I *never* buy games at release and I made an exception for this one. I am so glad that I did.

    Why are you still reading this? Go buy Nioh!    … Expand
  39. psena5
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    Nioh is an optical illusion. From a distance it appears deep and vast and worthy of your time, but about fifteen hours in you'll be close enough to realize it was just a cleverly drawn 2d picture that only appeared to have a 3rd dimension.
  40. 420dank
    Feb 26, 2017
    3
    Bosses are decent for the most part. Fighting the same 6 enemies in very level sucks. Replaying the same levels 4 simes as side missions sucks. only five weapons to chose from. Over all i just got bored playing and quit on the 4th act.
  41. fabiobuchner
    Mar 2, 2017
    0
    Crap game, you feel like always doing the same job. Can't understand why people compare it to Darksouls series, because this cartoon game is way far from the daemon soul... Also, most of the game is in japanese, witch is also annoying. Feel like i've been scheemed by those reviews aplausing this crap game.
  42. Gette
    Jan 12, 2019
    0
    It's a bad game with the same enemies. How do we make the game more difficult? Increase boss's hp and damage! You'd need to hit like 100 hits against a boss while the boss can one shot you unless you grind and do perfect dodging. The landscape also looks boring lacking color, as if it were a game made in 2007. Don't believe the hype.
  43. Fruitylemon11
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Its one of those your by yourself type games. Built for the solo player looking for challenging things that are some what balanced in allowing the player to approach the game with their own style. Customization is legit and plenty while game mechanics are acceptable. Lastly, games not for everybody its weird (grotesque), some satire (cats), and other strange developments (idk) but is aIts one of those your by yourself type games. Built for the solo player looking for challenging things that are some what balanced in allowing the player to approach the game with their own style. Customization is legit and plenty while game mechanics are acceptable. Lastly, games not for everybody its weird (grotesque), some satire (cats), and other strange developments (idk) but is a great purchase for hardcore players.… Expand
  44. GamerBrain101
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    As I originally delved into the mystical realms of Japanese folklore I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and versatility of the combat system. As a gamer who enjoys creating builds and min-maxing their characters this game offered this quality in abundance. There are obvious comparisons to be made with the Bloodsouls games which have possibly become my favourite franchise of recentAs I originally delved into the mystical realms of Japanese folklore I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and versatility of the combat system. As a gamer who enjoys creating builds and min-maxing their characters this game offered this quality in abundance. There are obvious comparisons to be made with the Bloodsouls games which have possibly become my favourite franchise of recent years (maybe with the exception of The Witcher trilogy - even the first one) however Nioh is still able to forge an individual identity of its own.

    There are many things that I enjoyed on my playthrough of Nioh from the unique and innovative combat system to the some of the more creatively designed bosses. It is occasionally difficult but I've never felt utterly overwhelmed by any particular enemy as they have always simply required a combination of the correct approach and practice.

    Mid-way through my playthrough of Nioh however I did find that I was becoming incredibly bored and it became a chore to continue. This I believe was caused primarily by the repetition of enemies and environments which was failing to produce a world of any interest or curiosity. The mission levels were equivocally bland and tedious as I began to rush through a mission on a level that I had already completed a few time before. Equally the plot was disappointing and dull (I did read the additional information provided) which meant that I failed to invest in either the world or the characters on my playthrough. It seemed to devolve into a standard loot-based grind which is fine most of the time but I tend to play these games in-between other games.

    There are many things to love about Nioh and if you like difficult games which require you to micro manage your inventory and character stats then I would really suggest that you try this game. I'll continue to dip into Nioh at regular intervals but I can't justify a score higher than a 7 for the reasons outlined above.    … Expand
  45. kingofkoopas
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    I think people are praising this game too much. I think it's because they are sick of Dark Souls. Although Ashes of Ariandel was pretty lame, the Souls series is as strong as ever. Nioh is great fun, but that's all it is, great fun. This is not a deep technical game with a learning curve on combat. The learning curve is on figuring out how to work out the menus and customization of itemsI think people are praising this game too much. I think it's because they are sick of Dark Souls. Although Ashes of Ariandel was pretty lame, the Souls series is as strong as ever. Nioh is great fun, but that's all it is, great fun. This is not a deep technical game with a learning curve on combat. The learning curve is on figuring out how to work out the menus and customization of items and gear. This is no Dark Souls, and certainly no Ninja Gaiden either. It might look like it and at times play like it, but its similarities are only skin deep. I am still playing it after beating the last boss on a total of 75 hours. Did I get my moneys worth? Absolutely! Would I recommend it to everyone? Yes to that as well. I did this entire game without Playstation Plus, so no summons for help. I am not sure if you can summon NPCs like you can in Dark Souls. If there is, I never bothered to try. The retards claiming that this game is a masterpiece are players of average level, and people of limited understanding.

    This is a fine game however, it has a great loot system and a really fun magic system. The weapons and armor pieces are great too. Other nice things that can be said about Nioh is that it has great characters, real Japanese men, and not just because they were real people, but because they were red pilled men, not the emasculated weak men of today. I am still playing it at the moment. I am doing the hard missions that are unlocked once you beat the final boss. But I cannot help the feeling of disappointment that I have been getting lately.

    This game game is too easy. Unless you are an average player, you really should not think of Nioh as a challenging game. This has nothing to do with having played Dark Souls or any other game. I wish people stopped regurgitating the same crap about how playing Dark Souls is what makes Nioh seem easier to the very few who claim it is. I have a total of 700 hours on Dark Souls 1-3. When I went through the third one, I was more than familiar with the playing system, but I never found myself cheesing through mobs, or defeating bosses in first attempts with absolutely no summons at all. Nioh's main problem with difficulty comes with the mobs, aside from the Tengu enemy, everything else is a complete joke. A punching bag for you to stab or run circles around on. The mobs are small too, they really should not even be called mobs. It's extremely rare to fight more than 2 enemies at once. Once in a while you can fight 3 enemies at once. And Once in a blue moon you fight more than that. Their movements are telegraphed from a mile away too. From the first hour to the last you are going to be fighting the same damn red ogres over and over and over and over again. Will they do different attacks? Maybe one or two, but mostly they just have a bigger health pool and do more damage. You will fight lots and lots of skull samurai......They swing their blade twice and ask you to kill them after they miss their swings 99 times out of 100. I beat about 6-10 bosses on my first attempt. I am not gloating here, this is not a game to gloat over about. This game is not Ninja Gaiden hard.

    This is a really fun game that I am enjoying, but putting it on Dark Souls ground is a bald faced lie.    … Expand
  46. Kakarot26
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Games with combat as fast paced as this tend to be a bit messy if not a lot, but Nioh´s battle system is also extremely precise and slick. Add to that an infinite amount of options, weapons, abilities, stances, items, that blend together perfectly and relate wonderfully to enemies and level design, and you have videogame action nirvana.

    The challenge it presents is also a very strong    Games with combat as fast paced as this tend to be a bit messy if not a lot, but Nioh´s battle system is also extremely precise and slick. Add to that an infinite amount of options, weapons, abilities, stances, items, that blend together perfectly and relate wonderfully to enemies and level design, and you have videogame action nirvana.

    The challenge it presents is also a very strong point. I´m honestly tired of games where it is almost impossible to get killed. Here you will die time after time, but if you play smart, focus and use al of your resources, you will get through every challenge you are presented with, and it will be most satisfying. That´s what videogames should be all about in the end.

    Gameplay mechanics are the soul of this game, but other aspects such as graphics, sound effects or character design are also at a very high level. I have completed 5 missions of this game so far, and if this keeps up, it´s flawless.    … Expand
  47. MrComrade
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It really is an amazing experience. I love the setting, the atmosphere, the characters, and it was a good challenge for me.
  48. SoulsborneLover
    Jun 18, 2017
    3
    What an absolute disappointment. I was very excited to play this game, as a huge fan of the Soulsborne series and the Ninja Gaiden series, I was stoked to play this game.

    After playing for a while, I became gradually more and more let down by the game. It lacked elements that I found necessary in both the previously listed series; skill, variety, and most importantly, fun. Dont get me    What an absolute disappointment. I was very excited to play this game, as a huge fan of the Soulsborne series and the Ninja Gaiden series, I was stoked to play this game.

    After playing for a while, I became gradually more and more let down by the game. It lacked elements that I found necessary in both the previously listed series; skill, variety, and most importantly, fun. Dont get me wrong, the game requires skill and it can be fun... but I found these moments few and far between. My favourite part of Bloodborne or Dark Souls was how you dont need levels or items to kick ass if you have the skill and knowledge of the world. Likewise in the Ninja Gaiden series, skill was the largest factor for being able to withstand the unbelievable odds stacked against you. Every time Ive had difficulty with something in Nioh, it seems less like my skill is lacking and more that the enemy is too strong for me. This feeling was exaggerated when I went back to fight the same things I had trouble with, just now at a higher level, and I would wipe the floor with them, no problem. I didnt feel like my skill was any higher, just that my character was at a more equal power level.

    I didnt pick up this game to grind.

    I also want to note, since so many people commended the combat system, it is way worse than I was expecting. Someone even went on to say it was superior to Bloodborne! They can have their opinion but dont get your hopes up. The fun thing to me about Bloodbornes combat was the perfection of control and the variety in weapons. Nioh feels unreactive and unpolished (by comparison) and there are only a few weapons you can use (with hundreds of variations on the same weapon).

    I wont lie, this game did so much right; soundtrack, art style, customization, loot collection, and more. But when it came to combat and gameplay, the most important part to me, it does not compete, it barely participates.    … Expand
  49. AndreaM84
    May 28, 2018
    0
    It's a cheap Dark Souls rip off. It tries too hard to be hard (pun intended), but it just ends up being totally unbalanced and badly designed. Wish I could get my money back... GET BLOODBORNE DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!
  50. Quantization
    Feb 18, 2017
    6
    I can't recommend this game on good conscience to anyone. The game has amazing music, looks amazing, runs quite well and really comes together very well in all areas except combat. The dodge mechanic feels unresponsive and delayed and the attack physics are flawed at best. An enemy can hit you when you're a good foot or two out of his swing range and when you're trying to sell a game thatI can't recommend this game on good conscience to anyone. The game has amazing music, looks amazing, runs quite well and really comes together very well in all areas except combat. The dodge mechanic feels unresponsive and delayed and the attack physics are flawed at best. An enemy can hit you when you're a good foot or two out of his swing range and when you're trying to sell a game that is based around combat, that is just unacceptable. Usually I'd give a game a 7 out of 10 when it has done this many things right, but since the core gameplay is combat and that is what I find unplayable I have to give it a 6.

    As far as difficulty is concerned, is really isn't that hard if you stick to a greatsword and longbow and use the old "Block until they run out of stamina" tactic, but that just isn't all that fun and when you come up against some of the larger enemies that can literally one hit KO you (or one combo KO, same thing if you aren't able to move during the combo) these tactics just don't work. At that point it is all about trial and error and learning the monster's attack pattern. Dashing in for an attack then running out. This becomes very tedious very quickly. Even in the early game, spending a minute on a simple monster only for it to catch you with one attack and kill you just feels like a waste of time and progression. It doesn't have the same Dark Souls feeling where, if you die, sure you feel frustrated, but in the back of your mind you always felt like it was your fault. Nioh fails to capture that and I found myself often blaming game elements for my failures which is unlike me. Even the most frustrating Dark Souls boss inspired me to improve whereas Nioh's simplest enemies make me feel like I should just skip them.

    TL;DR: A game that is amazing in all way except where it counts.    … Expand
  51. doug_quaid
    Apr 23, 2017
    2
    Well, coming off of Bloodborne and hoping for something in that ballpark, I *really* didn't like this game. As nearly every review mentioned, it starts with a pretty basic Dark Souls or Bloodborne clone and then proceeds to remove all of the fine-tuning, tweaking and polish From Software is known for.

    Combat in the Dark Souls games feels tight, responsive and polished almost down to the    Well, coming off of Bloodborne and hoping for something in that ballpark, I *really* didn't like this game. As nearly every review mentioned, it starts with a pretty basic Dark Souls or Bloodborne clone and then proceeds to remove all of the fine-tuning, tweaking and polish From Software is known for.

    Combat in the Dark Souls games feels tight, responsive and polished almost down to the frame. Combat in Nioh feels sloppy, sluggish and awkward. The camera refuses to readjust itself to a useful angle, so expect to constantly have to reposition it. Animation feels 'off', just sort of clunky and sloppy. Characters have extremely subtle 'tells' on attacks, preventing you from properly repositioning or counterattacking. I spent a dozen initial deaths trying to turn up the brightness, tweak the controls (which give you no fine per-button tuning options) to something useable to no avail. Nearly all the UI/UX suffers from minor polish issues, meaning even simple actions like picking up an item or opening a door require holding down a button instead of pressing, slowing you down and adding extra button presses where none were needed... seriously if you're ripping off From Software, just copy the parts that are working well. Don't change basic mechanics or button presses to something inferior just so you feel like you're copying them less.

    Level design in Nioh is bland, repetitive and uninspired where From games are utterly covered with interesting details, interconnected passages.

    Anyway, you get the idea. A Dark Souls clone with none of the story, level design, tight combat, polish or... well anything really. I got about 3-4 hours of increasing irritation for my $60 before uninstalling it. :/    … Expand
  52. Stanimal
    Feb 1, 2018
    3
    Never played such a dull, pointless game. Deleted it after about 10 missions... Wish I could get a refund.

    After repeating bosses a few hundred times and eventually passing them, you start to get bored with the repetitive nature of the game, and wonder why there are tons of different weapons, when you only are ever going to use dual or single swords... Can only recommend this to    Never played such a dull, pointless game. Deleted it after about 10 missions... Wish I could get a refund.

    After repeating bosses a few hundred times and eventually passing them, you start to get bored with the repetitive nature of the game, and wonder why there are tons of different weapons, when you only are ever going to use dual or single swords...

    Can only recommend this to someone who is bored and really wants to grind out a few hundred repetitive hours of their lives with no real feel of story line progression in a hurry.    … Expand
  53. Psmark1
    Jul 13, 2020
    0
    if you want spend your time in the loading screen dying a hundred times this is the game for you
  54. Codymcin
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Not worth the time it takes to learn how to play this game. Glitchy as **** and as soon as you learn the combos the game learns how to outsmart you
  55. Furiousmike
    Feb 11, 2017
    5
    If you are going to read one review, read this. I'm gonna lay down some facts.

    The game has a 9.0 score at the moment. Reason to that is a crap ton of fanboys reviewing the game. I haven't played any other games like Nioh so I can't compare it to anything else. After 30+ hours in to the game, I couldn't care less about the story. It's boring as hell. But then again I need something    If you are going to read one review, read this. I'm gonna lay down some facts.

    The game has a 9.0 score at the moment. Reason to that is a crap ton of fanboys reviewing the game.

    I haven't played any other games like Nioh so I can't compare it to anything else. After 30+ hours in to the game, I couldn't care less about the story. It's boring as hell. But then again I need something totally epic in order to get exited. Somebody else might actually like Nioh story. The games setting and atmosphere are somewhat different than any other games I've played. It's pressing yet serene at the same time. I have to say I like it. Being able to choose between good frame rate or graphics is great.

    The gameplay. For the love of... How is it possible that nobody else is talking or has even noticed this! Lag!! Lag in inputs. It's from team ninja so it has to be good, right!? No, wrong! Dodging has a huge lag between button press and execution. I'm a fighting game veteran so I rely mostly on my reaction time and I noticed this immediately. It's a core game play mechanic for Nioh so to me, the lag completely ruins the game. I wrote something about fanboys earlier... nobody in their right mind could overlook this issue and give this game 10/10 score. Although in a completely different genre, if Street Fighter would have this much input lag, the game would be unplayable. This is the reason why Nioh is so hard.

    In conclusion:
    Story 5/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 2/10    … Expand
  56. PC-Master-Race
    Mar 4, 2017
    0
    Terrible and boring Souls clone game. Garbage cinematic tory, garbage gameplay, only 5 weapons? That is suyper lazy, stances are a gimmick that you will stop using after a while. The graphics are terriple, the fps is terrible, the soundtrack is garbage, very bad game. Don't buy this game, it is a waste of money. It also has diablo style loot, so after killing 1 or 2 enemies you areTerrible and boring Souls clone game. Garbage cinematic tory, garbage gameplay, only 5 weapons? That is suyper lazy, stances are a gimmick that you will stop using after a while. The graphics are terriple, the fps is terrible, the soundtrack is garbage, very bad game. Don't buy this game, it is a waste of money. It also has diablo style loot, so after killing 1 or 2 enemies you are spending time in your menu min-maxing all the time, who thought this is a good idea for an action rpg game? I want to play the game, not spend 50% of my time on the menu's.

    This game is a waste of money.    … Expand
  57. Goo4you
    Apr 3, 2017
    1
    This is Dark Souls/Bloodborne with nothing but monotonous level design, terrible "world" enemies, flimsy story elements (why even bother?); all centered around the only thing Team Ninja worried about....bosses.

    This....is a hard boss simulator that is poorly wrapped around a game. If this is your cup of tea, you'll love it. If you expect your games to actually be more than game    This is Dark Souls/Bloodborne with nothing but monotonous level design, terrible "world" enemies, flimsy story elements (why even bother?); all centered around the only thing Team Ninja worried about....bosses.

    This....is a hard boss simulator that is poorly wrapped around a game. If this is your cup of tea, you'll love it. If you expect your games to actually be more than game mechanics wound tightly around one single element...steer way clear out of here.

    I made it through 3 bosses in the game. The whole thing I hear from people that love these games is:

    "The sense of accomplishment for beating a hard boss is what keeps me coming back."

    Well, no. I loathed the boss fights, dreaded fighting them and didn't look forward to ANY in the future. When did this type of game become a thing? How did the industry get away with marketing undertuned game mechanics/controllers as a layer of intense gameplay? This hopefully will just be another niche trope on the pile of failed attempts of "innovating" within the video game industry.    … Expand
  58. jonnyvix
    Jul 28, 2018
    0
    A bad attempt at DS/BB theme. It resort to the cheapest DS2 tactics and ends up being just unfair instead of hard most of the times. Too bad, would have loved a good game like that with old japan theme.
  59. eldumloido
    Feb 16, 2017
    7
    Too easy as you can only co-op with people that have beaten the levels. Also you can't really co-op with a friend for this same reason. Nice game but this last minute change made the game lot worse and I hope they fix it, if so Ill raise this from 7 to 9.
  60. EnderDragon
    Apr 5, 2017
    4
    Average, at best. It fails at being a good "Souls" clone by removing any sign of thought from combat. It is a hack and slash like all of the other Team Ninja games. It feels like they decided "What if we make Ninja Gaiden with a white guy, and trick players in to thinking this will not be another boring and mindless kill fests that our others games are?" Not worth the 60$, wait until it isAverage, at best. It fails at being a good "Souls" clone by removing any sign of thought from combat. It is a hack and slash like all of the other Team Ninja games. It feels like they decided "What if we make Ninja Gaiden with a white guy, and trick players in to thinking this will not be another boring and mindless kill fests that our others games are?" Not worth the 60$, wait until it is at least 20$ before even considering this game.… Expand
  61. tophatman
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    I would say the game is a ripoff of Miyazaki's masterpieces but it's not even that.
    The combat is broken, bosses are trash, story is trash, characters are trash the level design is admittedly good, but is surrounded by a mountain of trash, avoid the game at all cost and play one of Fromsoft games instead
  62. Thetruegamer
    Feb 18, 2017
    2
    The worst purchase this year, boring hack and slash gameplay, uninspired story and terrible frame rate and resolution, its like they threw the game together last minute
  63. PiePieper
    Feb 22, 2017
    1
    More like hi, No i will not recommend this. Just a bland mashup of Dark Souls and other hack and slash games. Story is meh, graphics are meh, VO is less than stellar. Just stick with the Souls games.
  64. Downed_Ememy
    Jun 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo repetitivo. O inimigo que aparece no tutorial do jogo vai até o final do game. Cheio de dificuldade ARTIFICIAL, pegadinhas, trilha sonora monótona e nem um pouco memorável, jogabilidade merda e manipulação pra levar o jogador a morte. O jogo tenta ser um dark souls mas acaba sendo um Sekiro da deep web… Expand
  65. SonyBroWhirrrr
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Another Souls clone that doesn't understand what makes the Souls games so good. Even Dark Souls 2 is better than this ****
  66. bkeny2idie
    Feb 7, 2017
    6
    Not sure where all the Dark Souls comparisons are coming from, been playing souls since 2009 and this feels nothing like them at all. Looks and feels more like an Onimusha game than souls. Just because its an action RPG doesn't make it souls. No character creation completely kills this for me, the dlc stuff is OP making the game even easier. The core game itself seems to be toned downNot sure where all the Dark Souls comparisons are coming from, been playing souls since 2009 and this feels nothing like them at all. Looks and feels more like an Onimusha game than souls. Just because its an action RPG doesn't make it souls. No character creation completely kills this for me, the dlc stuff is OP making the game even easier. The core game itself seems to be toned down from the beta I tried. Honestly love the atmosphere but the straight forward story kind of bothers me, coming from souls its way too direct. If you go into this game expecting a souls clone you will be disappointed but the action is fun on its own and the enemies are pretty interesting. I don't see the longevity of this game though.… Expand
  67. JunCLJ
    Dec 2, 2019
    0
    I gave up when I beat the first boss for a week. After a week of retry, I was confirmed that I'm still stuck in the first boss. This game was the most difficult game in the world which totally waste my money and was brought to never ending game. I was came to play Nioh after I completed Death Stranding main story. So disappointed because it was too difficult and makes me surrender on thisI gave up when I beat the first boss for a week. After a week of retry, I was confirmed that I'm still stuck in the first boss. This game was the most difficult game in the world which totally waste my money and was brought to never ending game. I was came to play Nioh after I completed Death Stranding main story. So disappointed because it was too difficult and makes me surrender on this game. I feel so angry when fighting the boss because it was too difficult. I was went back continue to play my Death Stranding and finally get my first platinum from that game.… Expand
  68. Bidson
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    The dumbest game ever. Im stuck with last enemy on the map and its impossible to kill him, instant attacks, bugged counters, kills you in max 2 hits. Basicly all the bosses ive killed i had to use bugs and glitches - no, its not a matter of a game lvl but idiots who made them impossible to kill by tactic, tracking moves, coordinated attacks or whatever just bugs, bugs and glitches. Gj team ninja
  69. Daxi
    Feb 10, 2017
    0
    You want to play with your friend? Nope you cant at first, your friend has to finish the area boss to be able to even help you and he will just carry the game for you.

    They said it would be too easy to play with a friend blindly first time, but it wont be easier if someone who has already beaten the game with alot better equiptment to carry you and kill the boss in 20 seconds because    You want to play with your friend? Nope you cant at first, your friend has to finish the area boss to be able to even help you and he will just carry the game for you.

    They said it would be too easy to play with a friend blindly first time, but it wont be easier if someone who has already beaten the game with alot better equiptment to carry you and kill the boss in 20 seconds because the carry already knows the bosses moveset and all surprises, so you are left with zero exploration.

    Would of been a great game if they keept their coop system from Beta stage, now they might aswell just remove coop all together there is no point of having a guy to finish the game for you since he already buffed up.    … Expand
  70. Pcell
    Feb 8, 2017
    7
    A masterpiece made mediocre by pandering to an audience that doesn't care about the game in the first place. The difficulty was greatly reduced from the alpha and beta tests, and all that's left to do is stroll through the game without any challenge.
    The beta test was the fun most I've had with a video game in years, but the full game is just disappointing. Many enemies removed, their    A masterpiece made mediocre by pandering to an audience that doesn't care about the game in the first place. The difficulty was greatly reduced from the alpha and beta tests, and all that's left to do is stroll through the game without any challenge.
    The beta test was the fun most I've had with a video game in years, but the full game is just disappointing. Many enemies removed, their health and damage reduced, some enemies have had their speed slowed to make their attacks easier to avoid, AI has been tweaked to make the enemies less aggressive.
    The game never had impressive graphics but the amazing combat and the challenge made up for it. Now the great combat system is wasted with the challenge gone.
    Sad to see the game go this way after being advertised as a difficult game for masochists.    … Expand
  71. ihatenioh
    Apr 17, 2017
    0
    i thought this game was going to be good but it isn't i wanted to play with my friends but you have to grind for a item just so you can do that i thought you could play the story with your friends, you can replay missions with your friends but you can experience the game with them next to you unless you gat the item you need
  72. bononob
    Feb 24, 2017
    0
    Preorder it with 2 friends and planned to coop it but remove it at the last minute. I can and will surely go through the game but a change like that is really bad.
  73. chinpi
    Feb 8, 2017
    3
    This game is too much like DARK SOULS. I don't like this type of game. I couldn't bear the boredom of playing this game. Making Ninja Gaiden 4 please, Team Ninja.
  74. VideoGamesLover
    Feb 7, 2017
    0
    NIOH. Sad, but this game - is the dark page in Team Ninja's history. So great developers, made a so bad game. As a fan of TN's games - I'm not recomend this game. Its boring, like God of War. Dont't believe those "10/10" reviews, from sonyboys.
  75. nth11
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Ok so i'm about 7 or 8 main story bosses in, I am extremely satisfied with the combat system, the loot and the different variations in fighting styles. I love the fact that this game is no walk in the park too. The main story is not too special though, sometimes i find myself pondering whats going on during the cutscenes, this is just sometimes though. My only real dissatisfaction is theOk so i'm about 7 or 8 main story bosses in, I am extremely satisfied with the combat system, the loot and the different variations in fighting styles. I love the fact that this game is no walk in the park too. The main story is not too special though, sometimes i find myself pondering whats going on during the cutscenes, this is just sometimes though. My only real dissatisfaction is the recycled level designs for the side missions, which seem a bit uninspired and just quickly mashed up with a few random enemies. For me this game is solid, and would recommend to anyone. The bosses can be extremely tough though, and the game can be a bit of a grind too, but it feels good overall.… Expand
  76. godines
    Mar 23, 2017
    7
    I am a player who likes hard games, but simple games in gameplay. I am a oldschool player and not a big hardcore. I prefer better graphics, history with good gameplay. I think demons souls and dark souls are my games, i dont like diablo and ninja gaiden isnt the best gameplay for me. I pray from software wont copy nothing of this game.

    The game is a good game, but give much work. I make    I am a player who likes hard games, but simple games in gameplay. I am a oldschool player and not a big hardcore. I prefer better graphics, history with good gameplay. I think demons souls and dark souls are my games, i dont like diablo and ninja gaiden isnt the best gameplay for me. I pray from software wont copy nothing of this game.

    The game is a good game, but give much work. I make 56% of achievements, done it, because a friend that is one of the world best players was together with me. Otherwise I would have abandoned this game    … Expand
  77. Steyraus
    Mar 15, 2020
    5
    Nope, just Nope..Man ive played all the hard games and Nioh is just Nope.. I stopped a Mino Enma. I have a hard time believing players that say they beat her easy, its an easy claim to make when you dont have to back it up.. She is without flaw. She has NOOOO weakness. 1-High damage 2-Small and Fast 3- Massive health 4- Nooo weak points 5-Randomised Attack patterns 6-No Telegraphing ofNope, just Nope..Man ive played all the hard games and Nioh is just Nope.. I stopped a Mino Enma. I have a hard time believing players that say they beat her easy, its an easy claim to make when you dont have to back it up.. She is without flaw. She has NOOOO weakness. 1-High damage 2-Small and Fast 3- Massive health 4- Nooo weak points 5-Randomised Attack patterns 6-No Telegraphing of next attack ,,like AT ALL 6- One hit Kills 7- High Damages Long Short and mid range attacks/randomised 8- Far and close AOE paralyzing attacks..
    I could go on ,, but WTF. I know hard games been playing them for decades, and this game is wank..A hard boss will usually have 2 or 3 of the dangers I listed that Mino has and is usually offset with a weakness. This one boss fight is an analogy for the whole game. In Nioh Team Ninja has lost the fun vs difficulty batlle . Its just not fun , just punishing .    … Expand
  78. GamergodsFail
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    Nioh has perhaps the deepest and most fluid combat system I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing in any video game. Combined with an epic narrative, a compelling musical score and incredible aesthetics makes this one of the greatest Action RPGs I've honestly ever played during the 70+ hours of addicting gameplay it has given to me.
  79. rocknmandan
    Nov 23, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It isn't actually good at all, the controls suck a little, the geplay is alright. But it left me with a feeling of unfunctionality. Ouch. Sorry.… Expand
  80. SimonExMachina
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    + super fluid, responsive and satisfying combat
    + weapons types make for very diverse fighting styles each with their own moves, combos and skills
    + wide range of builds (armor/abilities/items/skills/) result in very different play styles + very deep and rewarding loot system + challenging without feeling cheap + great use of japanese lore + memorable boss fights - repetitive    + super fluid, responsive and satisfying combat
    + weapons types make for very diverse fighting styles each with their own moves, combos and skills
    + wide range of builds (armor/abilities/items/skills/) result in very different play styles
    + very deep and rewarding loot system
    + challenging without feeling cheap
    + great use of japanese lore
    + memorable boss fights

    - repetitive enemies
    - story is average    … Expand
  81. venomlocke
    Mar 22, 2017
    7
    Nioh is a dark-souls esque game but is more fast-paced and has more depth in combat. You play as William the first western-samurai who seeks his guardian spirit in Feudal Japan. You meet historical figures like Hattori Hanzo and Muneshige. You have the gift to see the yokai and is your duty to stop Edward Kelley, your nemesis.

    Pros 1) Combat is fun and fast 2) 60fps is great 3) Ki    Nioh is a dark-souls esque game but is more fast-paced and has more depth in combat. You play as William the first western-samurai who seeks his guardian spirit in Feudal Japan. You meet historical figures like Hattori Hanzo and Muneshige. You have the gift to see the yokai and is your duty to stop Edward Kelley, your nemesis.

    Pros
    1) Combat is fun and fast
    2) 60fps is great
    3) Ki pulse mechanic allows you to go ham

    Cons
    1) Boss music is repetetive
    2) Level design is too linear
    3) Sometimes enemies can 1 shot you especially bosses.
    4) Enemies lack variations    … Expand
  82. Greghead
    Nov 14, 2019
    1
    The awkwardness of combat early on in Nioh renders it almost unplayable. I usually like this type of game and can often forgive any shortcomings !! But after spending a couple of hours on it, I'll never play it again. Overrated garbage with broken gameplay mechanics !!
  83. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    4
    I have never played a Dark Souls game before so this seemed like a good chance to not only play a Dark Souls clone but a very well made Dark Souls clone. Except this one is based a little more in reality because the setting is Shogun Japan rather than Emo Edgelord.

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

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

    From what it seems, its a very well received game but its just not for me. I’m glad that I’m trying all of these games and learning what I like and don’t like. This is an RPG but its a very specific RPG that just doesn’t fit the way that I play games.    … Expand
  84. Broyax
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    Cette daube est une exclu plaiestassion… eh bah ils peuvent se la garder et se la mettre au cul pendant qu’ils y sont ! car cette daube est un clone des sous-produits de chez From **** mais démoulé par les blaireaux de chez la Team Ninja…

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

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

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

    De surcroît, l’imprécision demeure, ce qui n’arrange pas les combats déjà complètement claqués au sol… mais ça fait partie, on s’en doute, de ce mauvais trip masochiste typique de ce genre de sous-merde à tarés de masos de merde (allez d’urgence vous faire soigner, bande d’enculés).    … Expand
  85. bozayed
    Feb 21, 2017
    5
    i start loving this game everything in it was perfect , but, unfortunately there is one thing that's gonna make all players hate it so much !!
    if they killed U , you'll start playing the game from the beginning !!, because there is no check point !!
    that's why i gave it (5) .
  86. queenprophet
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    I am not joking. This is the best action game, and possibly the best game ever created. Combat continuously shifts between passive and active simultaneously, and you have so many tools to deal damage or dodge & block the attack. Enemies are really deep as well, and level design is kind of simple but perfect. Do not miss this game.
  87. Muffin-Reviews
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Nioh review: Where can I start with this game and why you should go and buy it. If you're a fan of SoulBorne or just looking for a good RPG to have a good fun challenge, this is it! Nioh has a very fantastic setting in the game that takes place in Primarily in Japan. Nioh has an incredible story you meet a lot of Japanese Shoguns in the year 1600. One of my favorite things about this gameNioh review: Where can I start with this game and why you should go and buy it. If you're a fan of SoulBorne or just looking for a good RPG to have a good fun challenge, this is it! Nioh has a very fantastic setting in the game that takes place in Primarily in Japan. Nioh has an incredible story you meet a lot of Japanese Shoguns in the year 1600. One of my favorite things about this game is the different enemies and bosses and just how original they are in every way. I will iterate on the bosses. This game is so great with these bosses that they are probably one of the best and most original I've ever seen on any PS4 game so far. The combat is faster than the SoulBorne games, and the player has three forms they can use in interchange during combat so it would not be stale. In conclusion, this game is one of the best games I've played on the PS4.… Expand
  88. blasterto
    Mar 24, 2017
    6
    i think that this game is a rip oof dark souls in some way but i had fun playing it . but i must not lie it has some special mechanics and ideas that no one tried before and that is what i like the most
  89. Trpk
    Nov 28, 2017
    1
    What a piece of junk for the newbies that never played dark souls etc.
    Can't even complete the first level after a couple of hours trying & no way to adapt difficulty settings.
    Newbies like me, stay far away don't waste your money until you try some of the older similar types of games lik dark souls, bloodborne etc...
  90. Szmittu88
    Dec 27, 2017
    6
    Overall - not a bad game. Advertised as souls-like, however in this comparison it's bland. If you haven't played Dark Souls 1, 2 or 3, or BloodBorne - buy them first as they are much better than this game. Hell, even Demon's Souls with it's outdated graphics is better.
    If you, however, played through all of the above titles and want more of the same action packed, unforgiving gameplay -    Overall - not a bad game. Advertised as souls-like, however in this comparison it's bland. If you haven't played Dark Souls 1, 2 or 3, or BloodBorne - buy them first as they are much better than this game. Hell, even Demon's Souls with it's outdated graphics is better.
    If you, however, played through all of the above titles and want more of the same action packed, unforgiving gameplay - buy Nioh on a sale. Just don't expect it to be as good as games from FROM software.

    Graphics 3/10
    Animations are clunky, world looks like taken out of a ps3 game

    Sound 7/10
    Good soundtrack and voice acting during cutscenes - rest not so much

    Gameplay 7/10
    It has it's ups and downs but overall it's fun if you like action games. Some areas are not really thought thoroughly (inventory, picking up items, other small irritating things)

    Story meh/10
    10/10 if you are into katanas and other gay Japanese **** otherwise nothing memorable

    Fun factor 8/10
    Despite it's flaws it's still fun and can give you this "reward feeling" after beating a boss, farming and finally finding a better item, or looking how your character develops (in the "rpg way", from a weak badass to op badass).

    Would recommend to a Souls fan bored of the Souls games, or to anyone when Nioh is on a sale. It's still better than majority of Souls clones wannabes on the market.    … Expand
  91. stormundying
    Jan 7, 2018
    6
    Meh. It's okay. It hits some of the right notes from Dark Souls/Bloodborne, but has a couple of issues:

    1. It's too easy. There are definitely some decently hard PvE moments, and a challenging boss or two, but nothing truly difficult. The bosses in particular were lackluster - many of them were easily beatable on the first attempt, which is NOT what I expect from a soulsborne game.    Meh. It's okay. It hits some of the right notes from Dark Souls/Bloodborne, but has a couple of issues:

    1. It's too easy. There are definitely some decently hard PvE moments, and a challenging boss or two, but nothing truly difficult. The bosses in particular were lackluster - many of them were easily beatable on the first attempt, which is NOT what I expect from a soulsborne game.

    2. Lack of variety in the weapons. Every weapon in Dark Souls (and especially every weapon in bloodborne) has different movesets, abilities, and stats, giving the game a lot of variety and replayability. In Nioh, you pick your two weapon classes at the start of the game, and every weapon in that class plays very similarly. This gives the game a lot less variability than dark souls. Personally, I don't have a lot of desire to replay, which is the complete opposite to how I've felt about every other souls game.

    3. The game attempts to have a cogent story (unlike dark souls, which does most of it's storytelling in an unobtrusive way) and fails utterly. Characters are devoid of depth, historical figures show up in cameos that add nothing to the plot, and the villain is a standard 'cackling maniac' stereotype with inexplicable motivations. It's not a problem for a soulslike game to have a very minimal/threadbare story (see, for instance, Salt and Sanctuary) but when such a game tries and fails to create a story, it takes away from the overall quality of the game.    … Expand
  92. sufflaminandus
    Jan 25, 2019
    5
    Finally, the solid contender for “almost Dark Souls” title. Yet some sources forget to empathize one crucial note: it’s a Diablo game as much as it is a Souls game. But about everything in order.

    William, blue-eyed fair-haired Irishman, embarks on a series of mission set in 1600, Japan, with the objective to capture an evil alchemist who snatched William’s guarding spirit. Japan is a    Finally, the solid contender for “almost Dark Souls” title. Yet some sources forget to empathize one crucial note: it’s a Diablo game as much as it is a Souls game. But about everything in order.

    William, blue-eyed fair-haired Irishman, embarks on a series of mission set in 1600, Japan, with the objective to capture an evil alchemist who snatched William’s guarding spirit. Japan is a state of semi chaos as multiple clans warring for power. Banditry thrives. Foreign forces use this opportunity to extract as much amrita as possible (by hideous means). Amrita, a yellow spirited stone, is what brings ‘magic’ into the game. In particular, it can turn humans into monsters. Other monster are yokai, Japanese folklore themed creatures.

    So the plot *exist*, which is already more than any Souls can offer us, but that’s it. The story and it’s narration cannot boast with anything else. My advice: read summary of historical events of Sengoku period. Wikipedia article will offer you much more insight on what’s goin’ on rather than numerous cutscenes in between the missions. Missions… the next downside.

    Nioh is a mission based game. So forget about seamless lore-filled world. Plus, the level design itself is mediocre. The images of painted villages, mountains, castles, temples probably won’t last long in your memory. Gameplay-wise, levels are Souls’ copy: shrines (bonfires), interesting enemy position, secret, shortcuts. And yet when you realize you’re playing Diablo, there won’t be left much reasons for exploring (I still did it though).

    Graphic is disappointing too. Shadow of Mordor, 2014 year game, looks much comely than 2017 Nioh. The only objects drawn with detail are people.

    But we reached bright side: gameplay. Nioh is a hybrid of Souls and Diablo. I will criticize Diablo aspect later, now let’s focus on Souls part. If you clueless about the series: Souls means solitarily exploring neatly design levels filled with hand-placed enemies, each of which alone is already challenge, two of which together is a trouble, and three is a death. Souls means monster respawn and experience loss on (second) death. Souls means health bar, stamina bar, dodges, accent on realistic impactful attacks where single well placed strike means defeat (for either you or enemy). Souls means RPG system that allows you to build different characters: quick light slasher, strong heavy hitter, kiting mage. And, of course, Souls is big scary bosses. Well, *all* of the listed applies to Nioh. So, what makes Nioh special?

    Nioh’s combat is *fast*. It’s is fast and fluid. There are three stances for each weapon type (low, middle, high), each compromising different moveset and, theoretically, having cons and pros to adapt to different situations. But forget about them. Simply pick weapon you like and enjoy the flow. Enjoy the animation. Enjoy uniqueness of your weapon. Master it and you will relish in how beautifully you slay adversaries. Objectively speaking, Souls combat might be more realistic and meaningful but fabulous pace of Nioh can (only barely) be matched by Bloodborne.

    Regarding Diablo. You see, Souls are *exploration games*. Why? Because everything is *finite* and NOT random. In Souls, every detail, every item is chosen and placed by human. And there is a limit on progression: at one point (easily achievable in one playthrough) you will have everything, there would be nothing more to do. And what is Diablo? Diablo is grinding hell. Add Nioh is Diablo in that aspect: each item is random, power progression is almost endless (‘thanks’ DLCs). No comments here.

    But there are few more shining beacons. Firstly, Nioh has INCREDIBLY comfortable interface. It allows you to do anything with ease and some of its possibilities just blow your mind when you see them (like busy or AFK icons above other players). Secondly, Nioh’s multiplayer wrecks hell. (One ‘but’: if you are PvP player, then no, it’s not wrecks hell, as there are no in-game encounters). But in PvE you are finally able to just press the button, find and player and help him get through the mission. And it’s the funny fact: mission system actually comes in handy here. Search is, at last, not restricted by gameplay position so finding companions to help/get help is fast from the very first mission till the very last (and on higher difficulties too).

    Looking back at my review, I see that I wrote ‘Souls’ more times than ‘Nioh’. Well, excuse me, it *is* a Souls clone. But one extremely well-made and addictive.

    5/10    … Expand
  93. FedorBondarchuk
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    such a **** trash
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  94. Darkself13
    Dec 30, 2019
    4
    Acabo de completar el juego y no lo recomiendo.
    No sé porqué lo califican con buena nota, pienso que sólo han jugado a nioh en este tipo de genero. Lo mas flojo del juego es su historia, empieza algo interesante en las primeras 5 misiones, a partir de ahí es súper aburrida, hacer favores a personajes que vas conociendo, vuelve a ser un poco interesante mucho después de la mitad del juego,    Acabo de completar el juego y no lo recomiendo.
    No sé porqué lo califican con buena nota, pienso que sólo han jugado a nioh en este tipo de genero. Lo mas flojo del juego es su historia, empieza algo interesante en las primeras 5 misiones, a partir de ahí es súper aburrida, hacer favores a personajes que vas conociendo, vuelve a ser un poco interesante mucho después de la mitad del juego, la historia es pasajera, sin inmersión, poco interés, aunque está basada en hechos reales, con personajes reales, los monstruos están basados en historias y leyendas japonesas, en conclusión una historia muy mal contada. Las misiones secundarías son un desastre, es un reciclaje de escenarios impresionante, además de aburridas, tediosas, sin sentido, solo están ahí para subir de nivel porque es casi obligatorio para llegar con mejor nivel a las siguients misiones principales, también están hechas para recolectar armaduras y poder venderlas despues, otro truco bajo para alargar la duración del juego.
    Los jefes finales son "difíciles" mientras aprendes los movientos de este, luego puedes vencerlos fácil, es más si tienes paciencia puedes vencerlo fácil al primer o segundo intento, bajándole vida de a poco, tardas un tiempo pero al final es fácil. Los jefes finales de cada misión principal son demasiado repetitivos algunos se repiten hasta 4 veces durante el juego, lo vuelve tedioso, y muy aburrido, otro truco para alargar la duración del juego.
    La dificultad era lo que mas me interesaba del juego era un punto a favor, pero la verdad lo que hacen es maquillar la "dificultad" y lo vuelven tedioso con trampitas y mecánicas desagradables y trucos muy bajos, como esconder enemigos detrás de paredes lanzar bolas gigantes por pendientes mientras subes a toda velocidad, esconder personajes en tejados, lagos, cuevas, pisos que se rompen en el momento menos esperado, la dificultad también se basa en la cantidad de enemigos que hay en el escenario algo muy de la década de los 90, todas estas mecánicas están para alargar la duración del juego, lo que lo hace frustrante, pero la dificultad es básica, en si los enemigos son fáciles de vencer además que son repetitivos, con mismos sistemas de ataques, nada especial.
    Los gráficos no me parecieron tan malos como otros mencionan, el apartado artístico me gusta pero tampoco impresiona. Hay que mencionar que en varias ocasiones tuve una caída de fps que incómoda bastante
    El modo de combate solo es atacar y esquivar, muy básico una vez conoces los movimientos del enemigo es súper fácil vencerlo Las recompensas luego de pasar un nivel son paupérrimas.
    No se cuantas horas pasé en el inventario, comparando armas, amuletos, sellos y demás, es canson y tedioso sólo hay como 5 tipos de armas pero infinadad de colores y niveles al igual que de armaduras. Los escenarios están diseñados en forma de laberintos para que recorras en círculos durante algo de tiempo, te pierdas, te enrredes, mecánicas pobres y bajezas que solo están para alargar la duración del juego    … Expand
  95. JP_Wilde
    Mar 22, 2020
    2
    I don't like this type of game with extremely high difficulty, I tried to enjoy the game, but it gets more and more repetitive over time with several equal enemies and gameplay that I don't like very much.
  96. Aquelfoly
    Feb 18, 2020
    2
    Do you fine it's good fun to loose every thing when you die ???? I can't understand the concepte :( I like whene it's hard but i don't like to losse every thing it's juste so frustrating and not fun. We play for fun why to much dev forget that ?????
  97. Raios-Rogue
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal game the story is so good the characters are all great you learn a lot about the Japanese culture the fluid responsive combat switching stances making builds all the guardian spirits are awesome with this game tons of replayability diablo loot style hack slash with the dark souls bloodborne formula team ninja did a great job the smithing all the crafting options are great i feelPhenomenal game the story is so good the characters are all great you learn a lot about the Japanese culture the fluid responsive combat switching stances making builds all the guardian spirits are awesome with this game tons of replayability diablo loot style hack slash with the dark souls bloodborne formula team ninja did a great job the smithing all the crafting options are great i feel like the guardian spirits where very op in Nioh 1 so they kinda toned that down a bit in Nioh 2 and added yokai abilities and transformation to compensate for that the enemies where repetitive the boss fights where not that great the music wasn't the best the game provides great challenge and it's a great action game to play i suggest you pick up the Nioh Remastered collector edition on PS5 it's major fun and the pvp is not that bad either in Nioh 1… Expand
  98. houxh
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I honestly think the second game is better than this one, but the part 1 is great game as well.
  99. CottonyJohny
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    nioh is garbage souls like ripp off that does everything worst
    -trash bosses
    -trash level design
    -trash plot
    -trash graphics
  100. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    Nioh is easily the best of the FromSoftware Souls imitators. It doesn't offer quite the same level of quality boss fights as FromSoft's classic, but its combat system is fast paced and challenging, with some high quality level and enemy design. It also features a more robust co-op mode than Souls games, which makes it a far more engaging game to play with a friend.

    However, Nioh's    Nioh is easily the best of the FromSoftware Souls imitators. It doesn't offer quite the same level of quality boss fights as FromSoft's classic, but its combat system is fast paced and challenging, with some high quality level and enemy design. It also features a more robust co-op mode than Souls games, which makes it a far more engaging game to play with a friend.

    However, Nioh's greatest flaw is its inventory system. Nioh's action is constantly being interrupted by incrementally better loot drops and dull menuing.    … 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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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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