Nioh 3 Reviews
In our review of the PC version of Nioh 3, we examine the series' new game, which combines action with an alternative take on Japanese history.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
While there are definitely aspects that weigh Nioh 3 down, the action and core gameplay are its saving grace. Swapping between Ninja and Samurai on the fly stays fun even into the endgame. They already feel distinct, and the small tweaks players can make to suit their style are a nice touch. Using those styles out in the open fields is where Nioh 3 shines, and where the combat really clicks.
Nioh 3 is a fantastically crafted game that blends several intricate and engaging elements to produce a great combat experience. While it has some issues that hinder gameplay, it’s still one of the most engaging soulslikes.
Nioh 3 pushes you to actually use everything it gives you instead of letting one approach carry the whole game. Switching between Samurai and Ninja becomes part of how fights work, and the larger areas give you space to prepare when things feel overwhelming. The story mostly stays out of the way, and loot management can get tiring, but combat stays rewarding once it comes together. It’s demanding, but it gives you room to figure things out without lowering the bar.
Nioh 3 still struggles with cheap boss fights and clumsy controls, but the thrilling action and spectacular world design more than make up for its faults. This is the best entry in the franchise and it isn't even close.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Nioh 3 proves that sequels can still bring fresh ideas to an established franchise. By introducing more open regions and meaningful side activities, the new soulslike retains the strengths of its predecessors while addressing their shortcomings. The result is a well-crafted narrative, unforgettable boss battles, and a wealth of content, all supported by a progression system that feels inviting to both newcomers and longtime fans.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Nioh 3 somehow further sharpens the series' already razor-sharp combat, elevates the series' world design to a whole other level thanks to its large explorable maps, and packs enough meaningful content into the experience to fill at least two games. Team Ninja is a developer at the top of its game, and you can see how the lessons the studio has learned over the past few years have been put into practice in making Nioh 3 the absolute best it can be. It takes all the best bits of the studio's previous games and blends them almost seamlessly for a near-perfect experience. It once again sets the standard for any Soulslike not developed by From Software.
As a huge Team Ninja fan who has played all their games, it's impossible not to feel that Nioh 3 has become their new benchmark. It continues the work done in Nioh 2, shows that it has learned from Rise of the Ronin and injects new energy with well-implemented mechanics.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Nioh 3 is the most ambitious and comprehensive instalment in the series. Team Ninja has managed to evolve the formula without betraying its essence, introducing significant new features such as open fields and dual combat styles. It is a demanding, at times ruthless game that makes no concessions and requires dedication. But for those who love hardcore action RPGs, Nioh 3 represents one of the most profound, rewarding and rich experiences currently available.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Koei Tecmo have gone the extra mile in delivering the most ambicious and positively delicious soulslike with Nioh 3. (Review written in Portuguese for Entertainium Brasil)
Nioh 3 does almost everything right for both an action RPG and Soulslike. For an ARPG, it offers some of the most satisfying combat in the entire genre, and as a Soulslike, it has some of the best bosses of any game on the market. Nioh 3 is a masterclass in game design and will go down as one of Team Ninja’s best games.
Nioh 3 is the pinnacle of everything Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo have done. It embraces player freedom at every turn and offers so many choices that every character and playthrough will feel different.
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Review in German | Read full review
Nioh 3 has proven to be the pinnacle of Team Ninja's franchise. It's a product that retains all the defining characteristics of the series but elevates every aspect to the nth degree. An even more responsive and in-depth combat system is combined with an intriguing storyline, within a new dimension that abandons the linearity of the past in favor of an approach based on the freedom to explore large areas rich in treasures, secrets, and adversaries. Some players may be taken aback (even intimidated) by the vastness of the gameplay possibilities on offer, others may complain about the recycling of some content from previous chapters in the series, and some may be disappointed by a visual presentation that is sometimes less polished than expected. However, in any case, the new Nioh is nothing less than a colossus capable of engulfing players for a gargantuan number of hours of fun and cutthroat combat.
Review in Italian | Read full review
In a series where depth has always been prioritise over accessibility, it’s a shame that Team Ninja didn’t go far enough in making the depth itself more approachable, then, as in every other department, be it storytelling, combat, or progression once you make sense of it, Nioh 3 is an incredible experience, worthy of any fan who likes either Soulslikes or Character Action Games. The addition of Open Fields feels like the missing piece of the puzzle that the series was lacking, leading to Nioh 3 feeling like a more complete package than ever before in providing environments to let its top-tier gameplay sing outside of the more linear, scripted levels, while the new Ninja combat style allows for more flexibility and enemy variety than ever before. Gripes around accessibility aside, Team Ninja can comfortably take a bow, having finally achieved the full potential for this wonderful series with Nioh 3.
Nioh 3 is a game that knows exactly who it's aimed at. It's not an accessible action-adventure for a broad audience. This is a brutal, deep experience for players who enjoy dying, learning, and then winning. The combat is rock solid, the progression captivating, and the range of weapons and styles is enormous. There's a lot to do, a lot to discover, and especially a lot to overcome. But it never gets easy. The game demands attention, patience, and dedication. The sheer number of systems, combos, and mechanics can be overwhelming, especially at first. Nioh 3 isn't for everyone. But for those who dare, one of the best action-RPGs of the moment awaits.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Nioh 3 moves beautifully with smooth, glowing, brutal combat and a huge array of special abilities to equip and call upon.
NiOh 3 is Team Ninja’s magnum opus, the result of years of learning and refinement. The new additions, though driven by market demands, have been brilliantly implemented, fitting seamlessly into the formula established by the studio. With an almost infinite replay factor, NiOh 3 embraces both longtime fans and newcomers, solidifying itself as a must-play masterpiece within the souls subgenre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Koei Tecmo’s 2026 is off to a strong start. After the excellent DLC for Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the studio returns with a well‑crafted Nioh 3. Team Ninja’s new soulslike adventure delivers on its early promises, offering a fresh yet faithful reinterpretation of the series. The expanded open‑world structure blends smoothly with the enhanced combat system, long a trademark of the franchise. The new Ninja Mode adds depth and technical nuance, giving even veteran players a fresh combat perspective. Some recycled assets and a frame rate that could use polishing hold it back slightly, but overall Nioh 3 stands as a demanding, passionate, and deeply rewarding soulslike experience.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Despite being a sequel to an already popular franchise, Nioh 3 emerges as a pleasant surprise by delivering extremely refined combat mechanics and very well-developed open maps that invite exploration, making it a must-play experience for action game fans.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review