Nioh 2 Review: Practically Perfect
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- Nioh 2 Review. In this video, we'll take a look at Nioh 2 the upcoming Action Role-playing game developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. How does it measure up and is it worth the price tag? Check out the video to see our thoughts! fextralife.com/nioh-2-review-...
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00:00 Start
00:34 Story and Setting
03:00 Gameplay
06:48 Design, Visual & Audio
08:46 Replayability & Pricepoint
11:31 Final Thoughts
12:37 Score
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Very thorough review! Thanks so much for your hard work on it. Definitely a buy for me.
Not my kind of game
But i am still playing it
Which surprise me lol
Game of the year.
did they finally bring back wind magic, like onmyo shots and "wind +15" on weapons or Wind Guardian Spirits? they didnt have any Wind stuff in the Alpha/Beta but kept broken stuff like Sloth Talismans which i felt made the game easier if you're a mage, it was pretty broken for the most part in Nioh.
Didn't know it had scythes now I'm sold
Finally, I can create my own character in Nioh!
*makes William*
My guy is gonna look so different!
*makes Geralt*
well.. im gonna make my waifu.
makes okatsu from nioh 1.
well you can transform to william if you have the first game i think....
白雪姫Zethyst-ぜじすと if I have nioh 1 on pc, can I still get William if I get nioh 2 on PS4? I feel like the answer is no but I’m not sure
Makes squilliam
I will always respect Nioh for their stance on framerate over graphical fidelity. The original Nioh was one of the first to do it and I am glad they continue doing it here.
This game needs the frame rate stable or it would play horrible
As a gamer who grew up on the NES, I agree wholeheartedly. Gameplay will always trump graphics.
Yeah when the ps4 nioh implemented the option of choosing 60 fps with lower resolution or 30 fps and higher resolution, i def like that. After that I think every game should have that option. Ps4 games most of em ran on 30fps so this was a way to do it in 60fps.
@@TheLastGarou agreed, my priority is always gameplay first, plot second, graphics can be somewhere in 3rd or later. And has always been this way since the N64 days
@@TheLastGarou I mean..... you can do both, TLoU has 60fps and fidelity, Spiderman remastered + miles morales, both have 60 fps and raytracing, so does ghost of tsushima
"A better version of the original game" that's exactly what I want! Great video.
thats the definition of the perfect sequel
Nioh 2 is a what’s not broken let’s expand sequel which impressed me in the betas. I really love nioh
I loved Nioh 1, it was my favorite game, but the graphics for 2 are such trash I can't play it.
@@jillghjgkfdl2418 yeah because these type of games are all about *DEM GRAPHICS*
@@nutmalone5527 Nah, you're right. Games should just consist of pixelated blobs and jagged edges. Graphics don't mean anything at all, right?
@@jillghjgkfdl2418 souls like games are all about the gameplay, graphic should look decent not mindblowing
@@jillghjgkfdl2418 really stupid criticism considering it's the exact same engine. They literally just used the same engine and added more detail than the first game.
First nioh 2 review dropped. Well done fextra
Just, wow...what an in depth review! I'm truly astonished with the level of detail you went into creating this review. You really hit every note somebody could ever look for when deciding if they want a game or not. Color me seriously impressed. Keep up the incredible work!
Glad it was helpful!
Nioh is largely underrated I find the games bosses challenging and its gameplay is boat load of fun
Yeah I noticed that too. Level design in nioh 1 was bad. But Game play was god like. Also if you watch most people play nioh, their trash, and I mean TRASH. They rarely ever stance switch or use chaining combos or weapon swaps combos. They want to play it like Dark Souls when it's Ninja Gaiden.
Gameplay sucks Sekiro is better
@@computeraidedyami begone, troll
@@cryptox1469 I won´t be begone
@@computeraidedyami Sekiro mister spam R1 and L1 all day every day with the same boring 4 sword combo for the entire game along with shit character customization is the better game. Thanks that was a good laugh.
Nioh 2, you can create your guy: S O L D.
or make w a i f u
This is exactly what I thought. Saw a character creator and immediately bought it.
Not only can you make a character, YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR ONI FORMS!!!! PLURAL! More than sold. S O L D !
@@pirateking005 Maybe because you have to play Sekiro to do that...
@@banjomcgee6333 I mean, they have a point. This was the same reason I couldn't get into Sekiro... lack of character customization -- worse even than Nioh 1. If there's ever a sequel to that game, I hope they include customization options. I want to play my lady ninja darnit!
This game is definitely in my top 5 greatest games of all time. Perfect in every sense of the way! Thanks Team Ninja! Can’t wait for Nioh 3!
If it only had the fromsoft leveldesign and storytelling,... it d be in my top 5 games
Mega facts. Outside of doom 2 ,ace combat and yakuza do any other modern titles come close
When is that coming out
@@zureai not even announced pal
@@sirenity8839 Thanks bud
Im in love with this game, after playing it for like 400h there are still a lot of stuff to discover, weapons and skills to be mastered and a great wide range of variety of soul cores skills to experiment with it. A lot of freedom to make builds of magic, ninjutsu, meele etc. One of the most beautiful scenarios also in recent videogames.
I agree, this game has been slept on even by me, but the more i delve into its mechanics the more fun I had and I began to understand the enemy types and only recently did I perfect the burst parry and demon mode, which made the games unfair bits manageable. Also really love the customization in my character and the cutscenes are a nice touch.
Any advice for beginners? I never played Nioh and I'm having a hard time understanding the mechanics in Nioh 2
@@mateohodge6998 play nioh 1 first bro, i got it when it's free on epic games store
You deserve way more subs, another great review.
As a soulsborne veteran, I love this over the souls titles. It’s faster, hits harder, and is far more complex when it comes to build crafting.
A very comprehensive review. Thank you for actually talking about all the new changes. For all the people who called this a Nioh 1.5, I hope all their concerns are now allayed.
Nioh was so good that I wouldn't be mad if it was Nioh 1.5.
I personally think this is what a good sequel (Prequel) should do. Improve upon the orginal and not fix what is not broken. All those complaining about this being Nioh 1.5 probably say it due to graphics.
@@diegoestmar559 I fail to understand when people complain about graphics of Nioh 2, it's just baffling and sad.
1. I agree that it doesn't have the visuals of a great first-party title like a god of war, but it still is pretty great with a unique and creative art style. People who say that games like Bloodborne, Dark Souls 1-3, Monster Hunter World don't have great graphics simply don't understand art design and visuals. Anything that isn't cutting edge in terms of graphics automatically falls into bad graphics category for them.
2. Its a sequel on the same system, people shouldn't expect huge improvements because the machines didn't suddenly get more powerful in just 2 years. Even first-party sequels like uncharted 4 and lost legacy had the same graphics which were released 15 months apart.
3. Team Ninja did what they could do with the current hardware. In Nioh 2 they improved the lighting and color palette, added more details in the environment with more foliage and improved character models, that is about all that could be done.
4. They are running at 60 fps, people don't understand it requires significantly more power to run a game at 60 fps instead of 30. For an action RPG 60 fps over little prettier graphics all day every day.
5. They didn't have 4-5 years to use tricks and optimization techniques to make the game as pretty as it can be, the kind of resources and time teams like Santa Monica, Rockstar, Guerilla games, etc have. I would've rather had team ninja spend the time they had on level design, game systems, balancing, enemy variety and fun and challenging boss battles, which is exactly what they did. (lol maybe they could've spent more time on balancing, magic plus ninjitsu is op as hell)
tl;dr Nioh 2 looks great for a game running at 60 fps on a ps4 (a 7-year-old machine) developed by team ninja who didn't spend 4-5 years in development using tricks and techniques to make their game prettier.
Sahil Bishnoi I completely agree with you. I def feel Nioh 2 looks better and has enough new stuff. Sad that people think better graphics equals new game
I callled it nioh 1.5 after completing beta and final test, just not in a bad way. Nioh 1 was great this game is all improvement and balance they put in the first game + new things. Only thing that bothered me a bit were the reused map from nioh 1 in a couple side missions. Other than that I just play weapons I didn't really used in the first one
First time on the channel. Love your review style. It’s not overly hyped nor needlessly snarky. Appreciate it :)
One of the best reviews I've seen so far for the game! I won't be able to get this for a while but your review guaranteed that I will when I can.
@MrJamininja
Good lad
Really good review, makes really wanna pick a copy as soon as possible.
Don´t do it, instead buy Sekiro
computeraidedyami i platinumed sekiro so im thinking of getting this
@@cesaralbarran2956 my respects to you, you really are a true shinobi
@@computeraidedyami already have Sekiro✌️how could i not .
@@computeraidedyami
Sekiro has no replay value after u beat the game they're no skins weapons to unlock
For new players i reccomend using the peacock guardian you get from Nobunaga for the entirity of your first playthrough as it shows you where all the Kodama, enemies and treasure chest are. Its mostly for finding all Kodamas. Then in new game plus its good to change it depending on your build.
PRO TIP - If you go to the options menu you can turn off item pickup under a certain rarity. You can choose the rarity as well (basically set it to blue or purple so that the option doesn't even show up to pick up anything lower in rarity, for instance). This basically FIXES inventory management, and lowers the constant flow of loot you don't want or need.
That is probably my favourite feature. Hated in the first game going through a level and being bogged down with useless crap. Thanks for the tip!
Before WoTS I'd pick up everything, browse and select light/medium equipment and strongest weapons, then sell the rest for amrita.
But you can sell what you don't need for elixers and items. Seems counter productive.
I don’t get not wanting every item possible to offer up to the shrine for elixirs and items
@@username18990 Eventually you will have PLENTY of elixirs and lower grade materials, and the lower tear stuff you get from breaking down becomes absolutely negligible and (in my opinion) a huge waste of time...but to each is to own. If you want to invest the time going through hundreds of items for fractions of pennies, have fun :)
I can't wait to play this!!!...but I'd be lying if I said I won't feel a bit of PTSD when/if I see 2 raven tengus together lol
I'm already shuddering and it's not even installed
1 hit kills, light speed fighting and wind damage nerfs with long range attacks. Hahah they're the real bosses. There was a quest with 3 of them and a yokai or onmyo spirit. I considered "them" the real bosses.
Damn Raven Tengus lol, nice to see my seething hatred for them was not misguided. Hardest enemies for me through out the game, they just always kicked my ass..Beats hard boss, loses to Tengu 1 minute later.
@@Synkhan They literally do not leave themselves open. Every yokai has a moment where you know you can get them. Tengus just say fuck you.
@@ablebodied175 now try fighting Tessos... The truth stinks
I finally got around to starting Nioh 2 and I really like it so far. It just feels really complete and I can't wait to dig further into it.
Did you finish it and if you did was it worth it?
@@theyhxtexenz3395 No I didn't finish it. I had a lot of games on my plate but I will eventually beat it.
@@KittenChaos90 oh ok thanks for telling me
Great review. Can't wait for my special edition on Friday!!!
I wish Koei Tecmo/ TeamNinja gave Dead or alive this kind of love. However, I can’t wait to pick it up tomorrow. 💖
Don't be too harsh, dead or alive 6 is not a bad game at all, the story mode is pretty decent compared to other fighting games, and the combat is a bit easy but it can get complicated and tactical (still, my fav doa is 2 for PS2)
@@spookyskeleton9816 I wasn’t harsh at all. But ok.
Excellent review! I've played some From Soft games but I've never particularly liked them. I also never played the original (Nioh). This game is incredible. The amount of content in the game is jaw dropping. I'm about 30 hours in and loving every second of it!
Damn, I wasn't planning on buying it on day one, but after watching the review, damn...guess I have to now...
Same bro same, I'm excited
Might as well get your pre-order in by tomorrow for the bonus’s if you’re getting it anyway.
Grabbing my copy as soon as GS opens its doors Friday
@@raynbillson2601 nice I'm getting digital so I can game share with my brother
Then u should check other review ..... this game doesnt worth 70 dollars at all .. its exactly the same with only 2 major change so repetitive and really short ... i understand when u get it for free u over threaled n seems so good .... but dude is he working for team ninja or what ???
@@tobiastaurus6434 dude wth are you talking about ? Did you watch the whole review lol
I cant wait to play this Friday! Friday starts spring break for me and I am going to roll hard core all week!
This week is DRAAAAGING!!!!!!
I knooooow! It feels like when i was a child waiting for Christmas to come!
bro !
Just until Friday, can't wait aye
Duuuuude so it's not just me?!
Swear I have never felt a week drag so slowly!!
@@jayr5mitty351 Too slow.
I absolutelly had a deligthful time with this game. Thinking of finishing a second run worth it
Been playing Nioh 2 this month because it was a free game on ps plus. I should've bought this instead of some garbage games I bought like Cyberpunk. One of the best games ever. It has everything I need from a game. It reminds me beautiful games like Onimusha mixed with Dark Souls and Monter Hunter. I love Team Ninja. I've been playing Tecmo games since NES. Please support them. They deserve more.
It really is a great game that should be getting more budget and marketing. I'm glad its PS Plus venture is helping some more people discover Nioh!
Shoutout to the devs for somehow finding a way to not make the combat stale and repetitive, even after 200+ hours spreat over both Nioh 1 and Nioh 2
In Nioh, finishing NG only means beating the tutorial, the game really shines on the higher difficulties, which are also the most fun to play in both games
All in all, I pray that we someday get to see a Nioh 3
Wow. A quick to the point review that checks all the marks. Great video. Definitely subbed. Excellent work, man!
I like the gameplay in this better than the first one especially cuz of the burst counter. Can't wait until Friday
Awesome video and phenomenal review. Great job! Can’t wait to play it on Friday.
this review was awesome...u gained a new sub
Such a helpful review deserves a sub 👌 first time visiting your channel and really enjoyed this review
This Friday arrives my copy.. Can't wait 😁
Enjoy your game yoda.
Was there a deluxe case that comes with a sword
Probably weird timing since Elden Ring is out soon, but I literally just bought this game a few days ago... I am really enjoying it so far 🙂
@@FrostRare Just see how you get on and either way you'll have fun 👍🙂
Having watched a few hours of Elden Ring, what stands out to me are the mobs of enemies both large and small. Personally, I prefer the art direction of Wo Long with the emphasis on special effects. Coming from the same studio, I was of the opinion that Wo Long could very well be Nioh 3
I find that a great and timeless art style and a focus on framerate makes a game age better in my opinion
Things I wanted are basically, yokais that feel good to fight, they were usually just walls because they just received damage, and elixirs that fills up to the brim without farming
The background music is taken from the game?
Really nice video.
You sold Nioh for me and got a new sub - have a good rest of the week :)
I bought the special edition to this game. It is by far going to be one of my top 2020 games this year. I agree with this review wholeheartedly.
Now, so long as "Ghost of Tsushima" and "Cyberpunk 2077" come out and are perfect if not close to perfect, this will be one of the better years for new games for me.
Get this game folks, it is definitely worth it.
I preordered collector’s edition of the last of us part 2. I can’t wait! It’s my first time buying anything other than the standard edition of games so that’s how you know I’m hyped! I was gonna play Nioh but I’m kinda confused with the stance system... which stances should be used for what situations?
@@wakkjobbwizard Stances are very situational. A guide would be best to watch but you can think of them like this:
High stance - imo, the high stance is for doing more burst damage but it eats up more ki (the green bar). You can do that if the enemy is knocked down or close to dying. It is high risk, high reward.
Medium stance - This is the standard stance that I stay in. It does medium damage but you can usually keep your ki bar refilled by ki pulsing with this stance. I use it most of the time and I think most people do the same. You would be fine to stay in this stance most of the time.
Low stance - The lowest damaging stance but the best stance for conserving ki. You can do a lot of quick, low damaging strikes with this stance and conserve ki pretty well.
...
....I can't tell you which stance works best in what situation. You will have to watch some people's beginner guides for that. This is just how I think about the stances. I am in no way really good at the game. I die less than a lot of people possibly but I also use tactics like hiding and going behind walls and the like. I use light builds to move quicker and dodge quicker.
Hope this helps!
Demon Prince Mukuro thanks for that. I really appreciate this well written comment here. Thank you for taking the time to help a beginner like myself! I am so grateful and I really appreciate it! Good luck.
@@wakkjobbwizard No problem! I hope you have fun. I can only play the game so much myself but I am loving it. Good luck as well! I personally think this game is easier than the previous game but I could be wrong.
So about your hopes for Cyberpunk 😄
This is about to come out on steam so figured I'd watch this before I buy
Nice review Cas, very clear and explains well what makes the sequel different from the original. Can't wait until Friday!
My GOTY of 2020. Hopefully when it gets released on PC next month it will get more love. The customization, combat system, and overall gameplay loop are amazing in my opinion.
Beautiful review. Can’t wait until Friday. ❤️🦁🙏👍
I see you there.... 🤣
omar alajmi Lol yeah buddy only 2 days left!
@@Lionlovesunity Yeah sounds about right and cant wait to have Fun 🔥 Goodluck to your journey aswell , hope you have Fun 👌🏼
omar alajmi 🦁👍🙏 same you you man. So close!
This was a very good review truly enjoyed it
Can anyone please tell me what song/music is played during his endcard? Much appreciated
Great review. So many awesome releases this week - Ori 2, Nioh 2 and SARS-CoV-2
Can’t wait to play this, looks great!
I’m usually done with titles after 2 to 3 months, not the case with Nioh(1 and 2) as I’m still playing 10 months after release. Extremely underrated series
Agreed.
The games soundtrack is insane man, I hope they make a third installment of the series
Man i really wish this came along side a PC port, playing Nioh 1 all over again just to get into the mind set hoping the time i'm done with it Nioh 2 will come for PC
I hope they will, cause last time Nioh 1 was an exclusive for PS4 and suprisingly released on PC after 9 months. Hope they do the same with Nioh 2, but much earlier.
It’s set to release in November on PC... too far away
Rather that then a shitty port as with nioh 1 i play on ps4 while waiting o pc release🤗
@@miceatah9359 I wouldn't get my hopes up... Almost always pc ports are shitty and buggy.
@@AmateurTroll69 The Nioh 1 port was actually great, I have high hopes.
I just want to clarify that Expeditions is not new to Nioh 2, it just has a new name and allows up to 3 players. "Yokai realm with a companion" via the Torii Gate in Nioh 1 is the same thing, but only allows 2 players. So there's no confusion, you do NOT have to have previously completed the mission to co-op via Expeditions.
Anyone else watching even though u have hundreds of hours in nioh 2 and still grinding?
Yup
Are you able to play through the whole game coop? I heard you mention its only possible if they have already played the mission, or did I misunderstand?
Good review. Just a small correction: Action Mode on PS4 Pro is 1080p 60 FPS (mostly), not 4K.
Skipped Nioh originally because was never into soulsborne, sekiro games. Downloaded for free on PS store and Oh my was I pleasantly surprised, with how satisfying the gameplay was and that rush you get when defeating a difficult boss. Loved the game and and bought the DLC. A hundred hours plus later, a platinum and all DLC completed a Huge nioh fan was born. Nioh 2 was given a release date soon after and I was over the moon. Bought sekiro to tie me over and really enjoyed it, much better than bloodborne and Dark souls in my opinion. En route to getting plat in sekiro and have Nioh to thank for introducing me to this new and exciting genre of games. Being 35 and thought i had played all series of games this style of game is a welcome change and a good test of gaming skills built up over the years.
BlankoMitzi I happen to enjoy dark souls and bloodbourne but love nioh and sekiro.... any action rpg along with the intense difficulty is so addictive with these types of games
@@sfcSpidey Yeah man I tried bloodborne 1st but gave up after meeting cleric beast and also didn't know how to use blood echos. Went back to it after nioh and was enjoying up to after killing the spider as I couldn't find where to go then. A friend gave me dark souls trilogy for my birthday and tried playing DS 1 but gave up after meeting the armoured bull with archers after the dragon, as I was getting merked, also what the f is up with the armoured knight on top of the spiral stairs around there, couldn't defeat him either. Can see why people would enjoy these games, I just find the play style and adrenaline rush better suited to my taste in nioh and sekiro.
@@BlankoMitzi bro u have to give bloodborne another try because i was like u, i never played a soul game before but after beating sekiro (first game i play from fromsoftware) i tried bloodborne since it was free and after an hr or so, i wasn't having as much fun, but after playing it more and more the game for me became so much better and imo it became as good or better then sekiro for me. besides, u should just beat the game just to say that u have beaten it since it's a hard game. after sekiro i have beated in this order...........bloodborne, ds 3, ds1, nioh1 and i am looking forwared to nioh 2 since as of this moment i like nioh better then all of them.
BlankoMitzi bloodborne is a masterpiece. If every trouble you can give me your psn and I can help you. Hands down one of the best PlayStation 4 exclusives.
@@BlankoMitzi ds1 is a thinking man's game. Got to think how you could try things differently, although the bull is something you can just run past. Mainly in ds1 you can hide for dear life behind a shield and punish after they finish swinging. Parry is pretty strong against those knights, but the rules for it are quirky you have to be very close to them, on the same vertical level as them and they have to be sort of humanoid and not too big.
I don't think you'll like the Bell Demon (unless you use a summon) but after that the game gets much easier. For me Sekiro bosses stayed difficult throughout. DS1 you sort of eventually get it, and also your character just gets stronger, but the game stays interesting because of the world design.
Or just play Nioh 2, and play a game you know you like.
iv got a bug that makes it impossible to raise weapon proficiency iv been stuck at 82 thousand for a while and idk what to do
I was sold after the closed beta but it's good to hear the full version is reviewing well. Can't wait for Friday
Always like a review that gives credit where it’s due, the Nioh games don’t get enough praise
ACG said something about the music being forgettable or lacking. Wtf??? The death music alone gives me chills!!!😍😍😍
That death music!!! The dynamic Nioh theme has been my PS4 background since it came out; can listen to that music forever.
I noticed that too but it's really about preference after a certain point. If you see 3 different reviews on this game, you get 3 different opinions but they are giving the same scores (9 - 9.5).
For example, I watched back to back reviews and the 1st one mentioned the character creation/silent protagonist approach to the story was a downgrade from the Nioh 1 story. The next video I saw said the exact same thing made it a better story than Nioh 1. Both reviews gave it a 9+
I think everyone can agree that the death music is great. Which is fortunate as I expect we'll get to hear it a lot...
@@cwimalas the death music sounds like witcher 3
@@Beastclergyman Thanks, I'll have to listen to the soundtrack again.
Music is subjective so you really shouldn't take any of those to heart
Wow now that's how you do a proper review, liked and subbed 👍 😸
Great review! 2 days left for me. Is there still cinema and action mode? Which one for ps4 (not pro)? Thanks.
Yeah. There's 3 options now. Action, Movie and I think another. Action is 60fps. Movie is max res but 30fps and the other one is a mod range variable frame rate thing I think.
I messed around with them during beta and demo. Action is the only real option in my opinion. The drop from 60fps is VERY noticeable.
@@anubrakahn2970 thanks
So Fantasy Japan Dragons Dogma Hunter with Coop, definitely gotta pick up
The long wait for the PC port begins for me
The video mentions needing to complete a mission before you help someone else with it. Does that apply to the expedition missions? Wanting to pick up this game to do coop with my brother but dont want to have to play through any single player
I preordered it as deluxe edition and it is amazing. Can't wait to see, wich new weapons will be added to the game via the dlcs
Everyone is giving good reviews. I hope it's good I want to get it
For all the people saying this is just a better version of Nioh what's the problem with that? Nioh is an amazing game and it's formula works, so why change the core game if it's already great?
Great review Fextralife.
3:30 is that on an increased playback speed or is the character hyperventilating?
increased speed
My question is there an option to turn off the damage points numbers?
does anyone else think the artistic direction for this game is just overwhelmingly "busy"?
Yes
Yes definitely, one of the things I slightly dislike about it lol. But it's is a fantastic game nonetheless and you get used to that aspect
How is the level design, is it still different missions in similar dungeons
Please someone answer this, this is why I disliked the first game
@@carolynpaige9741 I adored Dark souls 1 /bloodborne level design... The way you are playing in one giant map that is beautifully connected.
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Cant wait ive had had it pre ordered for months now. And have been marking the days off in my calendar. Only 2 days left to go.
What nier weapons talk to you beside your pod?
I’m playing n2-remastered
It’s fkn good
I need this game for PC !
Great review, will def pick up a copy when I finish Nioh 1
11:31 what song is that?
I'm so hyped omg
ARPGS like Nioh honestly do so well because of the story and gameplay. Can’t wait to play this and look at reviewers and players compare this to Sekiro and any other Samurai-esque game.
first time I see someone calling Nioh a JRPG, when I think of that sub-genre I think of games like Persona, FF, Dragon Quest with the turn based combat, but theres also Tales Of and then you have Dark Souls or Dragon Dogma but I wouldnt call those two JRPGs.
Man its not a jrpg, its an action rpg. Technically it is an action rpg made in japan but people use the term jrpg to define games like persona, ni no kuni, lost odyssey, dragon quest, etc. Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Monster Hunter, Nioh, Dragons Dogma, etc are not jrpgs even if they are action rpgs made in japan. Just use the term arpg for god's sake.
Is Sekiro also a JRPG for you?
Sahil Bishnoi I changed my original comment so this whole fiasco could end. It’s really not that big of a deal, just an accident of not properly labeling the genre.
@@smart7927 Cool, the first thing i saw after the review was "JRPGS like Nioh" in capital letters, that just spreads a wrong message. Good on you to make that change. Thank You.
If there is a certain set of armor I like to wear how can it be used as a skin or do I have to keep changing it?
You can make any weapon or armour look like any other weapon or armour without changing anything but the appearance. So if you have a set you really like the look of you can just transform your best armour to look exactly like it and keep it that way or change it back.
The original game had a transmogifrication system in place, allowing you to change the look of the armor you're currently wearing to the look of another, that way you can look how you wanted. That said, I'm 100% positive this game has it too.
I’m watching this review for the first time after playing hundreds of hours of Nioh 2. Definitely surprised at how much I loved this game as I never really liked the first one. Definitely my game of the year last year.
2020 most underrated game
Awesome review, man!
Great review!
Nioh was already one of my favorite games of last year. When i saw the 1st teaser i screamed like a little girl. Nioh is the perfect mix of dark souls and ninja gaiden.
You could say onimusha too
Yup
I just wanna know how the magic is 😭😭
Op as it was in Nioh, I despised magic and ninja based overpowered builds which took all the skill out of the game, I found melee-focused, stance switching, skill-based builds much more enjoyable. Its no fun throwing a few magic-infused kunai to kill every boss in a few seconds.
Well, in terms of pure damage it's not that great but utility wise it's great. And the big thing this time is that you actually have a weapon that properly scales with magic as a main stat, the cool as fuck transforming scythe.
They balance the magic, all debuf are not as long and as effective as before and they also add switchglaive that scales with magic
Magic is not as OP as seen from the demos , very balanced....Ninja builds however are still pretty op
th-cam.com/video/-kaCPacofok/w-d-xo.html , there you go magic and ninjitsu disgustingly cheesy and op as expected
Nice review. Subbed
Now all you guys need to do is have a COMPLETE wiki guide for this game! (You know, since the first games wikiguide was pretty lack luster in comparison to the SoulsBorne games).
Thanks for the review though!
Nioh 2 is already my favorite game of this year. It's more than just a "lame dark souls clone" it's more than just "Nioh 1 with updated graphics" it's something more! Nioh 2 sums this phrase perfectly, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". What's cool about that is they took what wasnt broken and enhanced it 10 fold. Character designs, gameplay (which was already godlike), even the story surprised me with how invested I was and how it interconnects with Nioh 1! Even talking about the game has me cheesing! 😁😁😁
9.7? Smh 10/10
is it possible to change controller layout entirely?
This is my first soulslike game so it took me a while to get the hang of how to play (and dying a LOT). But once you get into the rhythm of the combat and feel more comfortable with it, it really is very fluid and all of the weapons are fun. Adding in the ability to hulk-out into your demon form is a great addition and feels like evening the odds a bit.
My main complaint is that it doesn't tell you as much as it needs to. E.g. when you pick up some loot and in the stats for the loot there will often be a stat with a symbol next to it, but the game doesn't tell you what those symbols mean, so I had to hunt around online which took longer than if the game just bothered to explain it's own systems to you. I get that it doesn't want to spoonfeed you, but how am I supposed to guess what the little hexagon shape next to an item stat means? And there is a LOT of loot to sift through so the game really needed to be a lot clearer about the systems, if only to save you time! That feels very lazy.
Graphics, story, gameplay, level design, enemy design, setting, etc. are all top notch and I was hooked in the world almost instantly. But if you're a newcomer to this type of game like me, be prepared to do a couple of hours of research on tips for beginners, etc. before you even start... That made it feel unwelcoming at first, which is a real shame.
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Fextralife: ETHE REAL
lol!
sucks you didn't talk about one of the worst things that ruined the original Nioh for a lot of people. are there any reused assets (levels/locations) in Nioh 2??
The only ppl who cried about that are fromsoft fanboys who cant accept that nioh 1 already mopped the floor with their beloved franchise
One of my biggest questions was "are the bosses hit boxes just as busted nonsense as they were in the first game" ACG commented on it saying that they definitely weren't fantastic in this one, and I'm surprised it wasn't even mentioned at all in this video.
mic eatah lmfao, ok. dream on buddy.
@@miceatah9359 it didn't. It fell short in so many ways. There were good elements, but it wasn't even close to on the same level. I mean you have your opinion, but the entire game was forgettable in comparison to what from soft has done.
@@miceatah9359 nice try.
I had pre-ordered the collector's edition of the game and was worried because of the lack of buzz about it. Now I can't wait to play it.
Very Hyped. One question though. Does the Abyss return in Nioh 2?
I wasn’t interested in this game but I ended up getting it because it started to get my interest. Easily the best game I have played in years. Seems like it was made for me. Diablo loot, bloodborne gameplay but better, and reasons to replay missions which reminds me of hunts in monster hunter.
DemonSoul that’s all opinion man, I like combat in this game more than bloodborne after recently playing bloodborne again. Bloodborne is one of my all time favorite games still but I actually have more fun in fights in nioh 2.
I love this game so much. No other game's combat is comparable anymore. If I could get this level of combat depth with this level of character creation in an open world game... I'd spend any dollar amount to get it.
That skill tree was straight from the FFX's sphere grid