Nioh 3 Reviews
In advance, I feared a bit that Nioh 3 would be the least good game in the Soulslike series. But nothing could be further from the truth. The game is almost perfect and deserves the maximum score for me. After Elden Ring, it's the best soulslike game you can currently play. The open game world works surprisingly well and offers a nice change between the more linear main missions. All additions and improvements compared to the first two parts are an absolute added value. Nioh 3 may feel a bit 'easier' than its predecessors, but the main bosses offer more than enough challenge. As always in a Team Ninja game, the combat feels phenomenally good and is untouchable in that area. It will be a huge challenge for FromSoftware to surpass Elden Ring someday. The same can be said of Team Ninja and Nioh 3.
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Nioh has always been a bit more in depth than other soulslikes, however this threequel takes the Ki. Despite its hard entry barrier, those who persist will undoubtedly find an experience worth enjoying. With exploration that benefits your playthrough and enemies that still are deadly if you don’t have your wits about you, Nioh 3 is the perfect balance of chaos and freedom.
Nioh 3 is an excellent game with very few rough edges in the moment to moment gameplay. It’s a ton of fun, well made, beautiful looking, and full of content. Another excellent addition to the series, there’s little to desire short of hoping they put some more effort into the storyline.
Team Ninja returns to the Nioh universe after a strategic detour with Rise of the Ronin to prove it's still one of the most iconic studios in the soulslike genre.
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The setting looks immense and gameplay is addictive despite many a death at the hands of gruesome monsters.
Nioh 3 takes ideas and concepts that Team Ninja has been crafting for years and crams them all into one expertly crafted package. Oftentimes when a game tries to emulate too many other games, it fails to find its own identity. Nioh 3 manages to find the right balance. While it may not have fixed all the issues of its previous entries, especially the over abundant loot, it gives the player more ways to manage those shortcomings than ever before.
Nioh 3 offers some of the best action and boss fights in the series. However, it is held back by some open-world pitfalls that make the experience feel a bit bloated. Regardless, it is one hell of a ride.
Nioh 3 is probably the best part of the entire Nioh trilogy. It is a very dynamic action RPG that diversifies the whole adventure by mixing two different fighting styles. Combined with diverse visuals and great sound, it simply gives us a very good game.
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Nioh 3 is a dark action-RPG with subtle influences from Souls-like games and Ninja Gaiden. This third installment is a major step forward for the series, and it shows throughout. It has a better combat system and many new additions that make the gameplay much more enjoyable. Without a doubt, the best Nioh yet.
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Overall Nioh 3 is a fantastic, action-packed, “Soulslike” that has changed up the formula enough to keep things extremely enjoyable. Yes you will die a lot and yes there’s a big learning curve here once again but I did find that the game onboards you a lot smoother this time around and players will be able to actually progress a lot easier than before thanks to the ability to play the game co-operatively with 2 others and being able to summon help from other players.
With the introduction of a seamless open-world and the brilliant dual shogun and ninja playstyles, Nioh 3 offers a level of depth and tactical freedom that few other Souls-likes can match.
Nioh 3 feels like the culmination of lessons from past Nioh titles, resulting in a game that’s a significant step up and the best entry in the series. The addition of the Ninja Style is such a game-changer, offering a playstyle that feels distinct and really fun to use. There’s a lot to see and do in this game, with content maybe reaching close to 100 hours if you choose to exhaust all areas.
For veterans, Nioh 3 is a refined masterpiece that deepens everything they already love - for newcomers, it’s a challenging but inviting entry to one of the best series in its genre.
Nioh 3 proves to be more than just another Souls-like entry in an abundant genre. Nioh 3 turns out to be an experience that was both rewarding and deeply engaging. Its greatest strength lies in its combat depth. The dual-stance system—Samurai and Ninja—creates a dynamic back-and-forth that forces players to think, adapt, and master timing rather than rely solely on button-mashing. The KI system, switching between stances, varied weapons types, Ninjutsu, martial arts abilities, talent tree, and expansive build options ensure that no two battles feel the same. Boss fights are challenging yet fair, offering flexibility and strategic freedom that make victories feel earned rather than frustrating. Beyond combat, the open-field design marks a major evolution for the series. Exploration feels meaningful and rewarding, filled with mini-bosses, side missions, and powerful loot that truly impact your build. The added mobility through sprinting and jumping enhances both combat tactics and world traversal, making the environments feel alive and immersive. Even with minor technical hiccups in performance mode on PS5, the overall experience remains smooth and visually impressive. Ultimately, Nioh 3 refines everything that made its predecessors strong while boldly expanding the formula. It is challenging yet accessible, complex yet well-introduced, chaotic at first yet deeply satisfying once mastered. For fans of action RPGs—and especially those who enjoy strategic, skill-based combat—Nioh 3 stands as the most complete and ambitious entry in the series to date.
Nioh 3 was more of a discipline to study than a game to finish for me. Every loss made me better; every win felt like I had really worked for it. Not only is it a sequel, but it is also the end of the story. It shows how good Team Ninja is at making high-intensity action RPGs and is a defining statement in the genre’s ongoing evolution.
Nioh 3 makes considerable changes that feel second nature to the essence of the series and makes for its most exciting and accessible title. A copy of the game was provided by the publisher for review. PC version reviewed.
Players, both new and used to soulslike games, should dive into the world of Nioh 3 if they are looking to experience some ARPG goodness to kick off 2026 the right way.
Nioh 3 is undoubtedly an evolution of Koei Tecmo's Soulslike-tinged action RPG formula. This is thanks to the introduction of the Ninja style and the openness of its maps. All of this is achieved while maintaining the technical depth in combat that characterizes Team Ninja. However, the game has its flaws, such as: repetitive content, overuse of recurring enemies, a somewhat uninhabited open world that sometimes feels deserted after clearing out enemies, and inconsistent difficulty spikes. Fortunately, if you enjoy its combat, you'll find the deepest and most fun title in the entire trilogy.
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Nioh 3 masterfully carves out a distinct identity, marrying its tactical stance-based roots with a blistering, Ninja Gaiden-esque fluidity. While the time-hopping narrative and repetitive enemy skins occasionally falter, the exhilarating combat flow and refined accessibility make this the franchise’s most polished and exhilarating evolution to date.
Nioh 3 shines with a thrilling narrative and unique art style that more than compensate for its engine's shortcomings. Its dual samurai-ninja system is gameplay perfection, enhanced by masterful sound and complete freedom of builds. While its technical aspects are mediocre and in need of an upgrade, it's the price to pay for the best combat and narrative in the series.
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