Nioh Reviews
Nioh is a brutal, intense and rewarding experience, which challenges the player to cross highly suggestive landscapes, full of lethal dangers. Although the team ninja game is strong of one of the best combat systems ever seen in the genre panorama, some small doubts remain about the general balance of the gameplay, to which is added the disappointment for the wasted opportunity of a story without bite and for a rather limping technical sector.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Much like From Software’s Souls games and Team Ninja’s previous Ninja Gaiden efforts, Nioh was clearly designed with a very specific sort of gamer in mind, namely a very patient one who doesn’t mind having to constantly learn from their mistakes. If you find enjoyment in the punishing difficulty of such games and you want to delve into a title which could easily suck up hours upon hours of your gaming time, Nioh will certainly not disappoint.
I adored Nioh. Like, straight up marry an inanimate object adore. Is it my favourite Souls type game? Well, no, both Bloodborne and Demons Souls pip it at the post for me. Does it now reside comfortable among my top ten of all time? You betcha.
Nioh encourages and challenges the player through its complex combat system and also rewards the player handsomely for the efforts.
Review in German | Read full review
In the end, Nioh is a magnificent experience that Dark Souls player will love. Is it better than our Game of the Year for 2016? No, but it is a good substitute that does a great job in bringing a new world to life in the grittiest way possible.
Ni-Oh is the most unpredictable gift for PS4 gamers that fascinates Every Souls-Borne fan and everyone who loves to die a lot! combining Ninja Gaiden's Hack N Slash gameplay and Dark Souls mechansim is something every hardcore gamer should experience in his or her life.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Nioh aims to be the best action RPG of this year. Featuring a great combat system and beautifully designed maps and bosses, this game will be a challenge for all the experienced players of this genre.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Nioh may not replace the Dark Souls series in our hearts, but it definitely has built a place for itself. Technically a little rough, still without PvP, this new title from Team Ninja could have provided more diversified scenarios, but it sure offers an excellent combat system and a wide and deep offering.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Not the most polished game, but still the first great soulslike developed by a team which is not From Software.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Nioh really managed to hold up to its promises and turned out into a great product. It has solid fight mechanics and a branching story. Its main and side quest variety offers a long lasting experience.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Nioh offers up a substantial amount of content, with a ton of levels, New Game+ and some “Twilight Missions". Twilight Missions are revamped levels with better loot drops rates that rotate daily giving players even more content to undertake, but they are currently limited to a select few missions. There is an overwhelming amount of things to do. Some gameplay mechanics may hinder your play style and ultimately get you killed, but nevertheless you could opt not to implement them into your approach.
For all of the success of KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA's Nioh it seems too often that it is brushed aside as "Dark Souls with Samurai" which is a criminal understatement given how good Nioh is.
Nioh is another killer IP that solidifies itself as one of the best in the PS4’s line-up. Team Ninja has redeemed itself by making a game that is not only well thought-out and greatly designed, but also absolutely oozing with charm. I can’t wait to see what Team Ninja makes next after playing this treat of a game.
A more accessible yet still challenging take on the tried and tested Souls-like Action RPG, Nioh adds enough nuance and depth to the formula to make it feel fresh and provide a new challenge for players coming out of the back of last year’s Dark Souls 3. With a compelling story, bright visuals and new and interesting locales to visit, Nioh is a must have for Action RPG fans.
Cliche dictates that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Nioh is a game that deserves flattering for years to come.
Nioh is a clear depiction of Team Ninja being near their absolute best. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt so good about a Team Ninja release, and I’m excited to see what they do next after playing through and experiencing Nioh. While it isn’t fair to say that this is better or worse than the Dark Souls or Bloodborne games, I can confidently say that fans of those games will absolutely find something to enjoy within Nioh. Its brutal difficulty yet fast-paced gameplay strike a nice balance that feels very rewarding. If you like what you’ve heard so far about it and have seen in the many videos released about it, give Nioh a chance, especially if you are a fan of FromSoftware’s work. You won’t regret it.
Nioh certainly deserves the attention of the players. You have received an alert, wanting to return the goods just because it has not been addressed to you is unnecessary. That's no reason to claim. Nioh's supposed to be heavy. It is a specific offshoot of the RPG genre for masochists, those looking for a challenge, but also for those who like to discover.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
NiOh fulfills the hopes placed in the game. A bit of Souls seasoned with a large dose of Ninja Gaiden gave us a title that we do not want to leave. For fans of the genre - a premiere must-have.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Team Ninja offers a challenging crossing that you need to know. However, do extra homework, check the character stories, catch the smallest details, because in these scraps the power of the project appears.
Review in Polish | Read full review
For all it's worth, Nioh is a must-have for any PS4 collection.