Much like From Software's Souls games and Team Ninja's previous Ninja Gaiden efforts, Nioh was clearly designed with a very specific sort of gamer in mind, namely a very patient one who doesn't mind having to constantly learn from their mistakes. If you f...
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Published: 2017-02-03, Author: Mike , review by: gamezone.com
There are clear inspirations taken from various games, and yet Nioh manages to do things a bit differently, and because of that, is able to stand on its own as a fun action game...
Published: 2017-02-02, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
A hallmark of excellence. It may have some flaws, but they are negligible to what is otherwise a supreme title. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
Abstract: Nioh owes a lot to Dark Souls. That's a phrase you hear all the time these days, but in this case it's more accurate than most. From its demanding but rewarding combat to its labyrinthine levels full of thrilling danger and secrets, the influence of FromS...
Abstract: Nioh is a tough game. It's tough to get into, tough to get good at and tough to explain. But if you like a challenge, and are willing to put in the time for its various systems to get their hooks into you, your reward will be great.Playing as the real-l...
Nioh is brutal, fast-paced, and crushingly difficult - so everything I was hoping it would be, really.Team Ninja has taken a lot of familiar mechanics, then added its own twist on them, with the resulting game keeping both Dark Souls and Ninja Gaiden fans...
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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...
