Nioh

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  • Summary: Take up your sword and travel to Japans blood-bathed Sengoku period an era ravaged by warring states and dark, malevolent forces and cut a violent path through the land as the masterless samurai, William. Cross blades in brutal hand-to-hand combat, wielding swords, axes, spears and evenTake up your sword and travel to Japans blood-bathed Sengoku period an era ravaged by warring states and dark, malevolent forces and cut a violent path through the land as the masterless samurai, William. Cross blades in brutal hand-to-hand combat, wielding swords, axes, spears and even war hammers against foes both human and demon. Endure the vicious encounters and learn from your mistakes: each death will bring you resurrection and each resurrection a greater resolve to overcome your foes.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2017
    100
    Hellishly challenging and entertaining tribute to the From Software games. The authors didn´t copy the originals – on the contrary they weren´t afraid of many drastic changes. So, the overall experience was pushed in a big way in a different direction. [Issue#272]
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Feb 15, 2017
    95
    Saying that Nioh is a “Souls clone” not only doesn’t do justice to a superb game, but can be quite misleading. Nioh stands on its own as a masterpiece from Team Ninja that reminds us the Ninja Gaiden glory days of the studio.
  3. DualShockers
    Feb 2, 2017
    90
    Ultimately, NiOh is a really fantastic game. It comes with some flaws, and a few elements that are a bit rough around the edges, but it hits almost all the right notes. Team Ninja’s latest labor of love is packed with charm, atmosphere, and one of the best action battle systems that you’ll find across the industry.
  4. Edge Magazine
    Mar 8, 2017
    90
    This is a game that takes the foundations of one of the most intoxicating RPGs around and builds them into a fast, fluid, simply enormous action game as good as anything Team Ninja has ever made. [April 2017, p.112]
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  5. Gamers' Temple
    Feb 24, 2017
    87
    Nioh has a lot to offer with its deep combat system, and it's an overall addicting action game for fans of Ninja Gaiden and Dark Souls.
  6. New Game Network
    Feb 17, 2017
    84
    Nioh is a very impressive offering from Team Ninja, mostly thanks to the excellent combat and well-crafted main missions. From Software finally have some serious competition in the sub-genre they invented.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    Feb 8, 2017
    60
    The game’s grindy premise has been exhausted for what seems like decade and will leave you feeling more defeated than anything else. The combat mechanics are certainly worth noticing, but the environment restricts them, making it a wash. Do yourself a favor and pass on this compilation of recycled concepts and frustrating gameplay.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 401 out of 531
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 531
  3. Negative: 69 out of 531
  1. 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 combatJust 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
  2. gabigol
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    O combate no jogo é incrivelmente emocionante. Há cinco tipos de armas diferentes para escolher - katana, katana dupla, lança, machado, e oO combate no jogo é incrivelmente emocionante. Há cinco tipos de armas diferentes para escolher - katana, katana dupla, lança, machado, e o kusarigama (uma lâmina em uma corrente que você balançar ao redor). Cada arma tem uma postura baixa, posição média e posição alta; Cada postura modifica a oferta de poder de ataque e Ki (resistência) consumidos. Há também três tipos de armas de longo alcance: arcos, rifles e canhões de mão - o último dos quais é muito divertido de usar em grupos de inimigos.… Expand
  4. Arcadios
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Firstly I leave clear that nioh is amazing, but why? the answer depends on who is being questioned, therefore not be fooled into with gamesFirstly I leave clear that nioh is amazing, but why? the answer depends on who is being questioned, therefore not be fooled into with games perfect, because there are no.

    Nioh is a hard work to define because the gaming industry is so generic that sometimes good titles are judged as copies (unfairly.) But if on the one hand Nioh is called a copy, on the other it is called a renewal. I prefer to consider Nioh as a renewal because there are so many different ways of playing, it is difficult not to identify with a specific type of weapon or even the combat position.

    I'm not an expert in composition of art (animation and soundtrack.) But I would like to register my passion for Team Ninja's work in this part of the game, I really shivered whenever I heard new music while exploring the missions. As for graphics, I have nothing to complain about since I'm playing in action mode that works at 60 frames per second (I recommend doing the same, it's great.)

    I have not finished the game yet, but what I have seen gives history is excellent. It is incredible to be able to tell a story so rich in subtle scenes. The only flaw of the game so far are a few bugs I've witnessed, but that have not affected my experience with this excellent work at all.

    Finally, I leave here a maximum recommendation to those who love challenging games. Play this game as it will be one of the best experiences of your life within the game universe. For those who just want to relax, I strongly recommend that you do not buy because you will only stress more (unless you are a deity of difficult games). Everything in the player instigates me to improve, something that I consider obligatory in games of the type. Remembering that no one needs to take this review as a basis, I'm just a player leaving their opinion on a game.

    I wish good luck to those who buy, but be prepared not to do anything else until the end of the game.    … Expand
  5. mainman665
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    A supremely awsome game with quick load times and way too many machanics which could get a little overwhelming but thank you internet. OnlyA supremely awsome game with quick load times and way too many machanics which could get a little overwhelming but thank you internet. Only gripe being low res. on action mode.… Expand
  6. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Un gran souls like con mecanicas diferentes y una historia buena. En ocasiones más dificil que los souls sin los amuletos magicos claro... siUn gran souls like con mecanicas diferentes y una historia buena. En ocasiones más dificil que los souls sin los amuletos magicos claro... si no es algo mas sencillo. ahun asi es un gran gran titulo.… Expand
  7. moonquad
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Oyundan şöyle bahsetmek gerekirse samuraysınız ve size ait olanı kurtarmaya çalışıyorsunuz.Bunu neden kısa tuttum spoilers içerdiği içinOyundan şöyle bahsetmek gerekirse samuraysınız ve size ait olanı kurtarmaya çalışıyorsunuz.Bunu neden kısa tuttum spoilers içerdiği için detaya girmedim.Şimdi gelelim grafiklere karakter çizimleri ve mimik hareketleri animasyonları oldukça güzel yapılmış.Müzikler ise menü dışında pek duyulmuyor ve müzikler çok kötü olmuş konmasa daha iyi olurmuş.Silah çeşitliliği oldukça zengin hatta fazla bile diyebilirim.Bunun dışında oyun biraz bloodborne biraz darksouls dan alınmış özellikleri eklenmiş ve kendisine ait olarak çok farklı bir olay yok sadece skilleriniz var kullandığınız silaha göre skill açıyorsunuz ve kendiniz geliştiriyorsunuz.Bunun dışında online oyunlarda buff basma sistemi oyuna eklenmiş bunun dışında fazla bir yenilik bulunmuyor.Benim puan kırdığım yer silahlarınıza + basamıyorsunuz sadece silahı kullandıkça deneyimini artırıyorsunuz.Yan görevler sıkıcı ve sizi oynamaya zorluyor çünkü lvl kasmanız gerekiyor.Bunun dışında mekan tasarımları hep karanlık bu hoşuma hiç gitmedi beni rahatsız etti çünkü bir süre sonra kör olmuş gibi yolları görememeye başlıyorsunuz. Boss savaşları oldukça güzel kimi bosslar çok kolay kimisi zor oluyor ama sanki tüm bosslar hep aynı saldırıyor yapıyor gibi düşünüyorsunuz ve buna alışınca hepsi size kolay gelmeye başlıyor.Hikayesi güzel işlenmiş bir yapım ama daha iyi olabilirdi diye düşünüyorum. Alıp oynayabilirsiniz ve bloodborne da öldüğünüz kadar bu yapımda ölmeyeceksiniz. :)… Expand
  8. FedorBondarchuk
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
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