Nioh Game Review

Published at: 2024-09-17 05:40:56

Updated at: 2025-01-24 09:00:26

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Nioh Game Review

Developer: Team Ninja
Initial Release Date: February 7, 2017
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows
Genres: Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction
mode: single player. Co-op

Nioh takes you on a dark, fantastical journey through 16th-century Japan, inspired by real historical figures (except Kelley and Maria). The prologue follows William, an Irishman, as he attempts to rescue his guardian spirit, Saoirse, who was captured by Kelley, a man-made human (homunculus). Saoirse can locate Amrita, a powerful energy source. William escapes execution and follows Kelley to Japan, where he becomes entangled in a power struggle despite his reluctance to get involved. However, since Kelley is spreading chaos, William has no choice but to pursue him to rescue Saoirse.

The gameplay is a mix of hack-and-slash combat with a strong focus on storytelling, similar to the Souls series. The game offers 7 types of weapons that are Axe/Hammer, Dual Sword, Tonfa, Spear, Sword, Kusarigama, and Odachi. you guys can also use either a bow, rifle or a hand cannon for range attack. Each weapon has its skill tree and unique moves. For my playthrough, I favored the kusarigama and sword! Players can switch between different stances, each with distinct combos and damage outputs. Certain stances also deplete more stamina, and enemies can be vulnerable to specific stances, so it's essential to master them. You can also equip guardian spirits to gain passive bonuses, and using a living weapon allows you to unleash devastating attacks. Each weapon has a master, and defeating them in the dojo unlocks more powerful combos.

Nioh also has a multiplayer mode, but it's not like typical multiplayer games. Similar to Dark Souls, it has its own rules. For random multiplayer, you can set an Ochoko cup at a shrine, and another player may join your game. If you want to play with friends, set a keyword in the Online Settings, open the Torii Gate at the starting point, and your friend can join by searching with the secret word. In friend mode, if either of you dies, the co-op gauge decreases, and reviving your partner reduces the penalty. Be prepared, as shrines can only be used once each time you unlock the shrine you discover permission. Some missions, like the epilogue and certain side quests, are single-player only.

The game can be frustrating, especially when fighting enemies that can fly, push, or grab you, so it's crucial to stay aware of your surroundings. While the environment can feel repetitive at times with some recycled maps, the combat with the various Yokai (monsters) keeps things interesting. Complete side quests to unlock special items, weapons, and guardian spirits. Crafting weapons and items is also a feature, giving you more to explore.

Nioh offers a New Game+ mode, where you can unlock additional guardian spirits, and weapons, and continue the story after defeating the main boss. Adding an extra challenge can also increase the difficulty in New Game+.

Rating: 8/10

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