Justin Clark
Slant MagazineNioh | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 2/16/2017
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PS3 / PS4 - 2/7/2017
Nioh
In Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Known as Yokai, these demons inhabit a number of dangerous locations and lie in wait in the shadows to ambush unsuspecting victims. Players will also face off with other samurai in supernatural sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Offering a deep and original storyline that takes place during the Warring States Period of Japanese history alongside strategic sword-fighting action, Nioh will challenge players in a way that makes every mission and accomplishment feel earned and worthwhile.
- Developer
- Team NINJA
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment
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89
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75–100
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The critic average is 89 across 48 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–10032 reviews · 67%
80–8915 reviews · 31%
70–791 review · 2%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Thomas Hugh
GBAtempNioh: Official GBAtemp Review
Published 2/15/2017
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90
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Read originalRobert Steinman
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Nioh
Published 2/13/2017
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80
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Read originalGabriel Jones
Cubed3Nioh (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 2/13/2017
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90
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Read originalBen Moore
Easy AlliesNioh - Easy Allies Review
Published 2/11/2017
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90
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Read originalJC Suttun
Daily MirrorNioh review: A formidably tough but ultimately satisfying adventure with plenty of Soul
Published 2/10/2017
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80
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Read originalPramath
GamingBoltNioh Review – Ninja Souls
Published 2/10/2017
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90
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Read originalZhiqing Wan
TwinfiniteNioh Review
Published 2/10/2017
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90
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Read originalRory Wood
COGconnectedNioh Review – A Visceral & Challenging Contender for Game of the Year
Published 2/9/2017
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95
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Read originalChristian DeCoster
GamingTrendSearch for the Kodama: Nioh review
Published 2/8/2017
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