Sean Warhurst
ImpulsegamerNioh 2 – The First Samurai DLC PS4/PS5 Review
Published 1/7/2021
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PS4 / PC / PS5 - 12/17/2020
Nioh 2: The First Samurai
Nioh 2: The First Samurai is the third and final DLC expansion for Nioh 2, developed by Team Ninja and released in December 2020. The expansion continues the story of the main game, taking players back in time to uncover the origins of the protagonist, Hide, and the legendary first samurai. It introduces new areas to explore, additional story missions, new enemies, and powerful new gear. The First Samurai also expands the game's combat mechanics with new skills and abilities, providing a challenging experience for players.
- Developer
- Team NINJA, Koei Tecmo
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo, Sony Interactive Entertainment
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70
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Garri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniverseNioh 2: The First Samurai DLC PS4 Review - A Challenging, But Disappointing End To The Nioh Saga - PlayStation Universe
Published 1/4/2021
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Read originalMichael Leri
Game RevolutionNioh 2 The First Samurai DLC Review | ‘Saving the best for last’
Published 12/23/2020
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80
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Nioh 2' The First Samurai DLC
Published 12/22/2020
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70
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Read originalLucas Rivarola
RPG SiteNioh 2 The Final Samurai Review | RPG Site
Published 12/22/2020
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Read originalJordan Devore
DestructoidReview: Nioh 2: The First Samurai
Published 12/18/2020
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