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[BigEmil]

I'll be reading all these reviews when I finish class..

Spoiler

Can't contain my hype

 

[Caipirinha]

86 is the new 96 isn't it

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

And there is a map too iirc?

Good to know

Ehhhhh, there's a radar of sort but it's functionally pointless by default. It's only used to find your dropped Amrita.

But I heard using Onmyou spells you can buff it to find a lot more things.

 

[Trace]

86 is the new 96 isn't it

Naw more like the new 90-92. Reviews are definitely a bit harsher compared to last gen but it's not a 10 point gap.

Ehhhhh, there's a radar of sort but it's functionally pointless by default. It's only used to find your dropped Amrita.

But I heard using Onmyou spells you can buff it to find a lot more things.

The spirit buffs also have things like an enemy radar/treasure radar depending on the spirit.

 

[Intel_89]

The start of 2017 is brimming with quality games, my poor wallet.

 

[Coxy100]

I'll be reading all these reviews when I finish class

Ok

 

[Milijango]

86 is the new 96 isn't it

In all honesty it's probably equivalent to what a 90-92 would have been 5-10 years ago.

EDIT: wow Trace beat me and gave the exact same range. Spooky.

(Means we're right though)

 

[StrongBlackVine]

86 is the new 96 isn't it

I consider an 86 now equivalent to a 90 last generation.

 

[BigEmil]

Ok

Ok bro

 

[WadeitOut]

Not even remotely interested in this or Dark Soul like games. But glad to see it score well.

 

[SomTervo]

Good on you, team Ninja.

 

[MattXIII]

Good good - exactly as planned. Team Ninja delivers!

 

[Endo Punk]

Gravity, Yakuza and now Nioh with great scores. Must buy games and the year only started 😱

 

[texhnolyze]

This game has difficulty settings?

Not sure, but I remember someone in the demo thread mentioning difficulty settings in the matchmaking screen.

 

[boredandlazy]

Ok

Tell us how you really feel.

 

[Dervius]

Cannot fully express how much I wish this was on the XBone

 

[Grim Patron]

Wish this game was pure and not tainted by Sony money (((((

 

[KZObsessed]

Cannot fully express how much I wish this was on the XBone

Wish this game was pure and not tainted by Sony money (((((

lol

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

When you complete the game you have the option to choose the next level of difficulty "Way of the Strong".

NG+ hits right after you complete the mission after credits. You unlock the ability to level up spirit guardians and immediately can engage with the new "difficulty" which is NG+, called Way of the Strong.

 

[Milijango]

When you complete the game you have the option to choose the next level of difficulty "Way of the Strong".

A la NG+ or is it a separate concept?

 

[BigEmil]

I wonder who is not gonna release their review today and do so later

When you complete the game you have the option to choose the next level of difficulty "Way of the Strong".

Like NG+ sounds like oh my and I thought Twilight missions was enough. Man I'm too hyped for this game

 

[Donthizz#]

2017 off to a great start.. My wallet.

 

[Sayad]

Naw more like the new 90-92. Reviews are definitely a bit harsher compared to last gen but it's not a 10 point gap.

I don't know about that, this is inline with how Ninja Gaiden and Souls games reviewed last gen. Games that aren't trying to please everybody, end up being better for fans of the genre and worse for the general public.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

A la NG+ or is it a separate concept?

I wonder who is not gonna release their review today and do so later

Like NG+ sounds like oh my and I thought Twilight missions was enough. Man I'm too hyped for this game

The reviewer describes it as NG+ specifically.

 

[Milijango]

I don't know about that, this is inline with how Ninja Gaiden and Souls games reviewed last gen. Games that aren't trying to please everybody, end up being better for fans of the genre and worse for the general public.

Ninja Gaiden got a 91. The entire Souls series is between 88-92, whereas this is 85.

A five point difference is significant given the narrow range game scores fall into.

 

[Eolz]

Seems that some scores are a bit lower because it's difficult all while not being Dark Souls. Reminds me of Tropical Freeze.

I'm ok with that, can't wait.

 

[ryushe]

Nothing surprising about these reviews. Played the last chance demo for 15 minutes and knew they struck gold.

Can't wait to pick this up.

 

[Auctopus]

So was Dark Souls 2 to be fair and that game reviewed better than both DS1 and Demon souls

But then again Souls is critics darling.

I'm not sure why people are being so defensive of the game already, I'm literally just quoting what the reviews said.

And after playing the betas, it's quite obvious that the level design isn't trying to be Souls-like or open-world and is more linear in most cases.

 

[Jawbreaker]

I'm not sure why people are being so defensive of the game already, I'm literally just quoting what the reviews said.

And after playing the betas, it's quite obvious that the level design isn't trying to be Souls-like or open-world and is more linear in most cases.

They decided against having an open or interconnected world because of load times, essentially. Given how instantaneous they are upon death, they made the right decision for their game.

 

[Jb]

Ninja Gaiden got a 91. The entire Souls series is between 88-92, whereas this is 85.

A five point difference is significant given the narrow range game scores fall into.

Man I really wish people would stop obsessing over MT scores :/

 

[Hanmik]

They decided against having an open or interconnected world because of load times, essentially. Given how instantaneous they are upon death, they made the right decision for their game.

Yes.. I love the (almost) instant load after a death..

 

[Label]

Hmm I did not like the demo at all really, but I love Souls, NG and other action RPGs.

The reviews are really good though, maybe I should give it a second chance. If only I could try the demo again... (Oh I miss the days of real demos.)

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Welcome back team ninja and that destructoid review is correct.

Hell of a start for ps4 games in 2017 with no sign of it slowing down in the next few months

 

[dreamlongdead]

Great scores as I fully expected.

I didn't vote this #1 in the Most Anticipated Thread for nothing. Those of us who watched or played the demos knew exactly what to expect from Nioh.

 

[toastyToast]

pleased to see this turned out well

 

[silva1991]

I'm not sure why people are being so defensive of the game already, I'm literally just quoting what the reviews said.

And after playing the betas, it's quite obvious that the level design isn't trying to be Souls-like or open-world and is more linear in most cases.

I'm not. Trust me. Just saying that bad level design won't necessarily bring the scores down.

I'm still expecting overall MC to end up at low 80.

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

Team Ninja actually make a good game and of course it's an exclusive.

If the next Ninja Gaiden is exclusive too then I'll scream.

Pity I'll never get to play Samurai souls Gaiden

 

[bonchooski]

Wait a sec this is loot based? Are we talking closer to Dark Souls loot or Diablo loot?

 

[Jawbreaker]

Wait a sec this is loot based? Are we talking closer to Dark Souls loot or Diablo loot?

Diablo.

 

[@MUWANdo]

Reviews are saying that it's more accessible/easier than Souls. I did not expect that.

It's more accessible inasmuch as it's way, way more transparent about how things work and the narrative is more direct, but that doesn't really affect the level of mechanical challenge at all.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Glad to see some strong review scores!

 

[Auctopus]

I'm not. Trust me. Just saying that bad level design won't necessarily bring the scores down.

I'm still expecting overall MC to end up at low 80.

Oh, right yeah, sorry. That's what I was saying earlier. A lot of the reviewers point out the weak level design as a smaller discussion point than the excellent gameplay.

 

[deleted]

I haven't seen anything for this game since the initial reveal impressions.

It's a PS4 exclusive? Or is it Ps4 + PC?

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

So any of them mention new enemies we haven't seen?
I'm noticing people find the bosses too hard....which is a strange negative.

 

[Kudo]

I haven't seen anything for this game since the initial reveal impressions.

It's a PS4 exclusive? Or is it Ps4 + PC?

PS4 Exclusive, Sony publishing in West.

 

[Yu Narukami]

So any of them mention new enemies we haven't seen?
I'm noticing people find the bosses too hard....which is a strange negative.

There was a guy saying that Sloth destroys bosses.

 

[MoFoJones99]

Yoh! Those scores. Welcome back, Team Ninja. Hope they can carry that momentum for future titles now. Especially for a Ninja Gaiden release, if we ever see one.

 

[illmatic22]

As others have said, it's been nice start to the year for PS4. Gravity Rush 2, Yakuza 0, and Now Nioh are all solid games. Fairly confident Horizon will be the next to join the party.

 

[gdt]

Is there a Pro benefit?

 

[Kudo]

Is there a Pro benefit?

Pro is 4K 30FPS and 1080p 60FPS,
OG PS4 is 1080p 30FPS and 900p 60FPS.