SeekerNioh 2
Nioh 2 is an impressive evolution of its predecessor, strengthening everything that was already great, while mostly leaving its already existing issues alone. Its stellar combat is elevated by the addition of Soul Cores, Burst Counters, and the ways in which those two main new mechanics affect enemy AI and how you approach battles. It’s depth is impressive, even though that can also make it feel a little overwhelming due to how much time must be spent managing Nioh 2’s many systems. If you’re up to the challenge, Nioh 2 is no doubt one of the most difficult and rewarding games of this generation.
-- As reviewed by IGN
Product details
- Fight to survive in this brutally savage masocore action roleplaying game
- Unleash your inner demon to wield the devastating powers of the supernatural yokai
- Discover a revamped combat system with new weapons and skills
- Journey through the mysterious Dark Realm: the demonic home of the yokai
- Play with friends in co op online multiplayer modes for up to three players
- Preorder to get these bonus items: redeemable on PlayStation Store: Demon Horde armour set, Sudama Netsuke charm, PS4 theme, and PSN avatar set for PS4
PROS
+ The combat is a delightful dance dripping in feudal finesse
+ Offers a revelatory co-op soulslike experience
+ A focus on Japan’s history and grisly Yokai folklore creates a mesmerizing world
CONS
- The Monster Hunter-esque item management and staging systems may be too much for some players
- The gameplay is so engaging that players might overlook the considerable nuance of the story
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TrustedReviews on March 10, 2020
Nioh 2 is the best soulslike yet, a disruptive spin on the masocore genre that feels blessed with a blistering pace in combat despite its clever focus on tactics and staging in-between. By boldly splitting up the conventionally connected environments of its forebears, it delivers a replayable, pulse-pounding adventure for those trying to scratch the itch and offers the first fully co-op soulslike campaign – a revelation in its own right. Its devotion to history and folklore in tow, Nioh 2 forges a compelling identity for itself within a derivative genre.
90
By IGN on March 10, 2020
Nioh 2 is an impressive evolution of its predecessor, strengthening everything that was already great, while mostly leaving its already existing issues alone. Its stellar combat is elevated by the addition of Soul Cores, Burst Counters, and the ways in which those two main new mechanics affect enemy AI and how you approach battles. It’s depth is impressive, even though that can also make it feel a little overwhelming due to how much time must be spent managing Nioh 2’s many systems. If you’re up to the challenge, Nioh 2 is no doubt one of the most difficult and rewarding games of this generation.
90