Published: 2017-11-14, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: The easiest way to describe Nioh is a Japanese Dark Souls. This also demonstrates how dangerous it is to compare things to Dark Souls, because Dark Souls is itself Japanese. What I mean is, whereas From Software's game draws its inspiration from Western f...
Published: 2017-02-08, Author: Michael , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Fast-paced, rewarding combat, Japanese historical fiction setting, A quality fix for Dark Souls addicts, Excellent level design, Functional co-op multiplayer
Overwhelming Diablo-like loot drops, Could have used a map, Overcomplicated controls
Yes. There's no “Dark Souls 4” or “Bloodborne 2” from From Software on the horizon, but Nioh is a great way for veteran “Soulslike” players to get to get another fix...
Published: 2017-02-06, Author: Lucas , review by: gamesradar.com
A unique take on the hardcore action RPG, Satisfyingly speedy combat, Clever, shortcutladen stage designs
Extra complexity doesn't add much, Reused levels are a bummer, Severely limited online play
Though it doesn't outshine Dark Souls, Nioh's distinctly Japanese setting, thoughtful level design, and demanding difficulty lead to some supremely satisfying payoffs...
Abstract: Team Ninja's new demon-slaying samurai epic has one hell of an elevator pitch: this is Ninja Gaiden meets Dark Souls. Nioh takes the silky smooth colourful Japanese texture of Team Ninja's storied hack-and-slash affair and merges it with the light RPG str...
Hard-hitting action, Sophisticated and engaging combat systems, Punishing difficulty level, Flexible character progression
Bosses may be too brutal, Not the strongest or most coherent story
The more I played Nioh, the more it sank its teeth into me. This isn't a lesser alternative to Dark Souls, nor is it trying too hard to be Dark Souls. There are clear inspirations which have been taken from FromSoftware's iconic franchise, but functionall...
Published: 2017-02-07, Author: Keith , review by: nzgamer.com
Abstract: Team Ninja has been kicking around for a while, but 2004's Ninja Gaiden cemented their popularity. The brutal action game demanded much from its players: precise timing, extensive combo memorisation, and patience. Their latest title Nioh – which was origi...
Published: 2017-02-21, Author: Umar , review by: criticalhit.net
Nioh is an absolutely engaging game, that's soul-crushing, yet addictive and satisfying. Nioh continued to impress to the very end, delivering an enthralling experience that's challenging, but fair in its execution.9Souls CrushingNioh was reviewed on Play...