Nioh 3 Reviews
Once players round the hurdle of its initial difficulty spikes, Nioh 3 becomes a festival of player choice in its deluge of loot-based combat. A focus on open zones and a second combat style give the formula renewed energy to carry players into the rich endgame.
The leap that the NiOh series has made from game to game bodes well for the future. NiOh 3 can already compete with the best representatives of the soulslike genre. The exploration itself may not yet have that sense of wonder that was present in Elden Ring, and the recycling of enemies is a bit of a nuisance, but I consider NiOh 3 to be the best installment in the series, and its heart, the combat system, really shines here.
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Nioh 3 hits hard where it counts and stumbles in the spaces between.
Nioh 3 expands on the formula even further than what came before it, taking lessons learned from games like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Rise of the Ronin.
Nioh 3 doesn't settle for iterative improvements. Instead, it pulls together Team Ninja's best mechanics from past entries, folds in welcome touches from its other games, and backs it all up with genuinely strong new additions that feel mechanically sound and consistently engaging.
Nioh 3 doesn't reinvent the series, and it does not need to. Instead, Team Ninja refines nearly every system the franchise has built over the years and layers meaningful additions on top. The dual combat styles, interconnected world, improved co-op structure, and player-friendly respec system all feel like natural evolutions rather than gimmicks. But let's be honest, the reason you're here is the combat, and it does not disappoint.
Nioh 3 makes minor updates to the formula that was so successful in Nioh 2 but transplants it into a time-travelling open-world adventure. Asset recycling is a little egregious, but it's a tough new Nioh outing that fans of the series will eat up.
Nioh 3 feels like a natural evolution of the ideas that Team Ninja has been refining for years in not just Nioh, but their other action RPG titles as well.
Nioh 3 is a game that took me a while to get into. I wasn't feeling the first hour or two, and I initially couldn't get to grips with the Burst Break mechanic. At some point, though, it clicked, and I got into the groove; the world opened up, and the game was transformed. From that point, I couldn't put it down.
Nioh 3 is a fast, relentless and tough thrill ride that maintains a great sense of progression while rewarding exploration and player freedom. The sheer amount of options is overwhelming, while opening the door to the souls-like genre for newcomers with its Ninja Gaiden-inspired action.
Nioh 3 is a game that breathes ambition, a title that dares and isn't afraid to throw the player into chaos. It's frenetic, brilliant in many moments, and incredibly rewarding when you master its complexities. The combat system is deep and layered, and the introduction of Samurai and Ninja styles adds a level of tactical choice never seen before.
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Team Ninja clearly understands what fans of the Nioh series are looking for. As a result, Nioh 3 feels like a Warriors Orochi-style entry made specifically for the Nioh franchise.
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Engaging open world combat mixed with visually incredible storytelling drives this game forward. As a newbie to the series I was definitely overwhelmed by the multitude of menus, systems and options, and the guardian spirit element of the game definitely threw me off somewhat.
Nioh was great the way it was, it didn’t need to be revamped. It had a niche audience and while I think this game will definitely appeal to a much larger audience, I wish Koei Tecmo had taken a step back and tried their hand at revamping Wo Long again instead of bastardizing our beloved Nioh into yet another open world slop fest.
Nioh 3 is a solid sequel, reworking the level-based formula in a way that generally works well. I’d imagine some wont be that happy with the reduced difficulty, though if previous games are to go by, the DLC is where things will really get crazy.
There’s no doubt that Nioh 3 is the best game in the series. Even though everything has been streamlined and made easier and more fun, it’s hard to make a Nioh game easy for a newcomer to the series. There are two things that will help new players from having an easier time in Nioh 3. One of them is reading each of the dedicated tutorials in the game. The second one is simply practicing everything that the game teaches you.
Not only is Nioh 3 the best entry in the series, it's also the most accessible entry as well. Whether you're a fan of Soulslikes, previous Nioh entries, or just good samurai action, don't hesitate to check this one out.
It may not replace Elden Ring in my heart, but Nioh 3 is a new high bar for the series and one of the most engaging and exciting Soulslikes I've had the fortune of playing. Top-of-the-line combat and a brand-new and surprisingly engaging open world make it a fantastic place to start for newcomers or longtime franchise fans alike. Aside from a somewhat weak plot, there's nothing holding back Nioh 3; it's absolutely worth picking up.
Nioh 3 is a culmination of fast-paced combat system of the series with beautiful and rich Japanese mythology full of different eras and yokai influence. The addition of Ninja combat style pushes Nioh further and open levels are providing players with new options. This is best of Team Ninja and already one of top videogames of 2026.
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Three decades in the making, Nioh 3 stands as the culmination of everything Team Ninja has learned over the past 30 years. Its vast, beautifully crafted world invites exploration and rewards curiosity at every turn, offering a wealth of discoveries and formidable foes that constantly test your skill. Nioh 3 is not only the strongest entry in the series to date, but also one of the finest action RPGs of its generation.
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