Nioh 3 Reviews
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Review in Spanish | Read full review
A great sequel that expands the Nioh universe
Nioh 3 once again proves that Team Ninja remains among the very best in the genre when it comes to designing deep, demanding, and highly addictive combat systems. The game excels in combat, exploration, and player freedom, and thanks to its two distinct combat styles, new mechanics such as Mist, a more open world structure, and well-integrated progression systems, it delivers an experience that is both immensely satisfying and deeply engaging. It is the kind of game that can effortlessly keep players invested for dozens, if not hundreds, of hours
Review in Persian | Read full review
The most innovative Nioh game to date, but if you’re already burned out on the formula from the first two games, it still might not hook you.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Nioh 3 modifies the series formula, producing mixed results. The game features a more varied action combat system for fights and challenges. As far as action goes, it still features some of the best mechanics in the genre, even if it's on the easier side, and regular enemies are exploitable. Storytelling and worldbuilding lack depth, but the headliner has always been getting lost and fighting for survival in these types of games. At worst, this is just another decent soulslike action RPG that doesn't break the mould. The big open world is welcome, but it does not deliver on its full potential due to uninspired level design.
With its new open field format, Nioh 3 is undoubtedly the best entry in the series yet, giving players more freedom to explore and making the experience feel more seamless. Add on top of that additional new features, such as the ability to switch between samurai and ninja styles on the fly and being able to freely respec, and you have a stellar example of just how good the Soulslike genre can be. This is an early game of the year contender, without a doubt.
NiOh 3 is a classic example of a sequel: highly polished, incredibly satisfying in combat, but not necessarily revolutionary. The dual-style system, fluid attack combinations, and well-designed bosses make every victory genuinely enjoyable. The graphics are solid, and the cutscenes can make a great impression... although it's hard to say that the game stands out from the rest of the genre. It's primarily a treat for fans of the series who know what they want.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Nioh 3 evolves the series' formula with semi-open world maps and an even deeper and more dynamic combat system, maintaining challenging and highly satisfying encounters. Despite stumbles in the narrative, enemy repetition, and visual aspects, the gameplay remains the highlight of the experience, and should easily please fans of action RPGs.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Nioh 3 is Team Ninja's finest, it improved on what made Nioh 1 and 2 special without losing its identity along the way, a soulslike with a fastpaced combat and tons of exploration.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Nioh 3 has two pillars: Its duality of ninja and samurai combat and an open world filled with things to do. Fans of the franchise will especially enjoy the fast-paced action and speed, but will also be the victims of its main flaw
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Nioh 3 is a smart evolution of a winning formula. Team Ninja successfully transitions to an Open Field structure without losing the tightness of its level design, while the new Samurai/Ninja duality adds a fresh tactical layer to an already stellar combat system. The game feels fairer and more accessible than its predecessors, removing artificial frustration in favor of readable challenges. While the narrative plays it safe and side content remains repetitive, the core loop is stronger than ever. A must-play for fans of the genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Nioh 3 is a superbly enjoyable culmination of action RPG fun and its open environments are bursting with so much rewarding content that it's hard to put it down whenever you start playing. It may be a big change of pace but I'm incredibly happy with everything it offers. 👹
With Nioh 3, Team Ninja makes its creative intentions clearer and more unmistakable than ever: to take gameplay and the combat system to the next level. The style-switching mechanic, combined with the myriad of weapons, move sets, abilities, tools, and transformations, vastly expands the range of playstyles and makes the whole experience even more technical, dynamic, and stylish. Despite a still-questionable loot system and several concerns about the game’s balance, the title offers an even more elaborate set of progression and upgrade systems, making the final experience one of the richest and most immersive available. The new game structure is also highly appreciated; while it may seem flat and bland compared to that of other titles, it represents a true creative liberation from that of previous installments, finally opening the door to new design possibilities for DLC and, why not, even for future main titles.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Nioh 3 expands the series from tight bitesized focus to expansive open world design over multiple time periods. And while the third samurai soulslike still plays incredibly, its structurally compromised by recycled enemies, easy difficulty, too much loot and a nonsense plot. Bigger is not always better.
In terms of gameplay, Nioh 3 is an exceptionally polished action RPG that builds upon the strong foundations of the series, though at the same time it feels like a title lacking greater innovation, one that primarily deepens familiar mechanics.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Nioh 3 is not an entirely new product, but it delivers the cleanest and most refined version of everything its predecessors established. The game feels like a well-crafted culmination of all the experience Team Ninja has gained from Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Rise of the Ronin, and Ninja Gaiden. Although its open-world design occasionally becomes repetitive and the world itself can feel lifeless, the game manages to cover many of these shortcomings with its satisfying and deep combat mechanics, extensive build variety, and the Style Shift system. Nioh 3 also serves as another reminder of just how masterful Team Ninja is when it comes to creating action games.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
As someone who has lived through the details of this series since its beginning, I can say that Nioh 3 is the pinnacle of its own combat style. The genius addition of the 'Samurai and Ninja' modes was not just a numerical increase; rather, it redefined the game and provided massive content that makes you sink into its details for hours. The transition to 'Open Arenas' was a successful decision that maintained the design identity while giving us greater freedom of movement without the constraints of tedious menus. However, the criticism remains in its persistence with the same mistakes; the storytelling is still dull, and the excessive gear system turns over time from a reward into a burden that interrupts the harmony of play. In short: if you loved the previous installments, this part offers you everything you adored but in a newer, larger, and more vibrant mold.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Nioh 3 is a sequel that breathes new life into the series with its open-world design and ninja combat system, while largely retaining the core action mechanics. The story remains in the background, and the loot system and some unnecessary, grueling boss battles continue to be controversial. While there is graphical improvement, technical performance remains inconsistent, particularly on PC. Despite this, thanks to fluid animations, a strong sense of combat, and dual-style mechanics, Nioh 3 offers a more freedom-oriented but cautious evolution for fans of the series.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Team Ninja’s Soulslike title surprises with a shift toward an open-world setting that not only suits it well but feels like a natural evolution for the series. Nioh 3 is a great game that knows how to adapt to the realities of the industry without losing sight of its core essence. It’s yet another example of Team Ninja’s ability to adapt and deliver wonderfully agile and precise combat systems.
Review in Spanish | Read full review