Nioh

Mar 18, 2017

Hellishly challenging and entertaining tribute to the From Software games. The authors didn´t copy the originals – on the contrary they weren´t afraid of many drastic changes. So, the overall experience was pushed in a big way in a different direction. [Issue#272]

Feb 2, 2017

Team Ninja has overcome the inevitable comparisons with Souls' series, with a game that shines on its own right. Diverse and enjoyable combat mechanics, great setting and that characteristic difficulty of the studio's games, Nioh is a strong candidate for one of the best games of 2017.

May 17, 2025

Great game! Very fun for what it is! A high quality Souls knock off! I had a lot of fun.

May 17, 2025

My favorite Soul's game barring FROM's own catalogue. Awesome little game! I love it!

Feb 8, 2017

Nioh is easily the best action RPG I’ve played in some time. It may take some time to get into the swing of it’s melee combat, and the first level doesn’t make a good impression, but anyone looking for some engrossing hack-and-slash combat should pick this up with Nioh hesitation.

Feb 2, 2017

Nioh will break you down (and note this clearly, this is an uncompromising game that does not mind crushing your dreams) before it lifts you up, but you soon crave the thrill of mastering a new weapon or toppling a titanic boss. Endless optimization and customization, engaging encounters, and unparalleled combat by yourself or with a friend make Nioh an excellent choice for your next dark action/RPG.

Feb 10, 2017

Nioh encourages and challenges the player through its complex combat system and also rewards the player handsomely for the efforts.

Feb 16, 2017

The game wears its influences on its sleeve, but also puts forth a Herculean effort toward surpassing them.

Feb 8, 2017

The game’s grindy premise has been exhausted for what seems like decade and will leave you feeling more defeated than anything else. The combat mechanics are certainly worth noticing, but the environment restricts them, making it a wash. Do yourself a favor and pass on this compilation of recycled concepts and frustrating gameplay.

Mar 31, 2025

Imo this is the best soulslike not made by Fromsoft. I put over 500hrs on the game and couldn't recommend it more

Mar 11, 2025

The first stage was an absolute blast—fighting demons on an island, engaging in intense battles, and having a challenging yet rewarding way to level up. The atmosphere, the combat, and the overall experience were incredibly fun and immersive.Then came the second stage… and wow, the difficulty spike was insane. The boss wipes you out in two hits, making it feel almost unfair. I don’t even know what to say—it went from an enjoyable challenge to borderline frustrating.That being said, the combat system itself is phenomenal. For a samurai-based game, it truly delivers on fluid, skill-based combat that feels both strategic and satisfying. If only the difficulty curve was a bit more balanced, it would be a perfect experience.

Jul 3, 2024

Good game, good graphics, Ninja Gaiden style, with very difficult bosses at the end.

Dec 11, 2023

Another miserable game from Team Ninja held back by being imbalanced and slow with poor pacing. The control scheme is weird with no option to make O dodge instead of X... which alone ruins the experience for me. A LOT of grinding needed to progress, but not enough to keep me interested.

Aug 21, 2023

é um dos piores souls like que já joguei, a premissa é muito interessante mas a pratica é horrorosa é um jogo muito sem graça