Nioh 3 Review
Published 2/4/2026
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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PC / PS5 - 2/6/2026
Nioh 3
In the latest game in the dark samurai action RPG series "Nioh," you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open world.
- Developer
- Team NINJA
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games
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Critic avg
87
72 scored reviews
Total coverage
72
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 87 across 72 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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72 included scored reviews
90–10042 reviews · 58%
80–8925 reviews · 35%
70–795 reviews · 7%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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George Yang
MMORPG.comNioh 3 Review: Same Old Nioh, Brand New Open World.com
Published 2/4/2026
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalLewis Parker
PC GamerNioh 3 review
Published 2/4/2026
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Treese
PlayStation LifeStyleNioh 3 (PS5) Review: Team Ninja’s Latest Souslike Is a Must Play
Published 2/4/2026
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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PS4Blog.netNioh 3 Review
Published 2/4/2026
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95
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Fellows
PlayStation UniverseNioh 3 Review (PS5) - The Crucible Claims The Crown - PlayStation Universe
Published 2/4/2026
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95
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareReview: Nioh 3 (PS5) - Superb Action Fronts a New Team Ninja Gem
Published 2/4/2026
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalZek Lu
RPGFanNioh 3 Review | RPGFan
Published 2/4/2026
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81
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKite Stenbuck
RPG SiteNioh 3 Review
Published 2/4/2026
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsNioh 3 review: A winding road of demons & duels
Published 2/4/2026
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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