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Nioh Review Thread
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Jack The Nipper
Banned
Games like this are hard to say how some places will review it but from what I played before it was easily a near must play title if you like the type of genre then an obvious must play. Good overall visuals, style and fun to progress in.
HalfBakedProphet
Member
Roughly how many levels not counting twilight missions? How is the level variety?
Acquiescence
Member
The PS4 has been killing it so far this year. Absolutely killing it.
Permanently A
Junior Member
I wish this game were up my alley, sounds great by all accounts. I just really hate the souls style of difficulty where you get punished for dying. I have no issue with hard games that make you keep trying, its just when I get punished for continuing to try that I get super tilted.
IAmAnAgnostic
Member
Not surprised at the high scores. Playing the Demos released so far it was clear that it is an excellent game.
Yup. What a time to be alive for Japanese games fans.
StarlordDial
Member
oh fuck no...i thought this was coming on the 14th?
*RUSHES TO GAMESTOP TO PREORDER*
*RUSHES TO GAMESTOP TO PREORDER*
This type of game isnt niche any more. DS2 is 90+ on metacritic because From Software are critical darlings. Team Ninja have credibility with action games... I dont think it was ever going to be one of those misunderstood games. Like Monster Hunter early on.
Kudo
Member
People had faith in the game, but not in reviewers is what I'd assume.
TheGreatDirector
Banned
Well damn, this looks like a must buy.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
off to a nice start 
Salty Rice
Member
Would have bought it regardless. Knew its gonna be great.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
If it had ended up too hard, reviewers will dock for that imo
Japanese devs particularly.
I played the Alpha and was not a fan at all. Then I gave it another shot and played the recent Last Chance Demo and I really enjoyed my time with it. I am still on the fence about picking it up right away, but these reviews are definitely making me lean toward getting it sooner rather than later.
plasmawave
Banned
2017 starting off real strong.
That's a good point, but on the other hand, souls games showed the press has some understanding of these games by now.
Kudo
Member
Both.
Acquiescence
Member
Indeed. As someone who generally loves Japanese games, it's a glorious thing to behold.
Kazuo Hirai
I really want everyone to know how much more Titanfall 2 sold than Nioh. It was a staggering amount.
Sony publish this games out Japan, there are tons of games but they chose Nioh, now we know the reason
GravityInsanity
Member
It's a mixture of both from what I've played in the demo.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
I think it has more Dark Souls than NG (level design, items etc)
I think a Dark Souls fan may like it but a NG fan could like it as well though. both can also hate it so, you do need to try it at the very least as a fan of either.
I think a Dark Souls fan may like it but a NG fan could like it as well though. both can also hate it so, you do need to try it at the very least as a fan of either.
Neoleo2143
Member
I knew it'd be the best damn game Team Ninja made since NG2 since that Alpha.
Same... I am playing the game for my review.. but I have yet to finish the game.. It is a giant game. And it is fucking great,,
Nioh should be presented by it's real name.. Last name: Year. First name: Game. Middle name: of the motherfucking.
I love this game. My biggest problem is that I love it to much. lol. I simply can't finish the game because of it. Yes, I could rush through the main missions, but no fucking way I will do that. The sub missions, twilight missions and all the other stuff is simply to great to skip past.
Yes this game has a lot of Soulskind elements, but it has a much better fight system, and it actually makes some of the Soulskind elements much better. This game is simply amazing IMO.
I will post some more stuff later, but for now.. If you enjoy a good challenge and love action games.. Go get Nioh, it is simply amazing.
Obliterator
Member
I mean Jesus I'm still trying to catch up on the Holiday 2016 games and 2017 is already starting insane
Its more Bloodborne + Ninja Gaiden.
But Ninja Gaiden is known for being hard and DS fans would never complain about difficulty....either way, the Eurogamer review claims its more accessible.
Frag Waffles
Member
Great alpha, improved beta, phenomenally polished final demo and now great reviews. Feels good to have been there from day one.
First quarter has been crazy.
Acquiescence
Member
Consensus on the story?
killatopak
Member
looking good so far.
Gamereactor Spain: http://www.gamereactor.es/analisis/366653/Nioh/ - solid 9/10
Our guy is pretty happy with the rewarding combat, says this is to Dark Souls what Burger King was to McDonald's, as its got it's very own personality but makes the genre grow with healthy competition. Lol I don't think he means those brands are healthy, but you know.
Our guy is pretty happy with the rewarding combat, says this is to Dark Souls what Burger King was to McDonald's, as its got it's very own personality but makes the genre grow with healthy competition. Lol I don't think he means those brands are healthy, but you know.
texhnolyze
Banned
The usual Sengoku stuff, probably.