Despite being a "souls-like" Nioh does a lot to distinguish itself from others of its genre - when it's not being stupidly frustrating.
I liked how unique each weapon class was, the complexity of the combat, the Living Weapon system, some of the bosses, the overall aesthetic, and the loot system (especially during the DLCs).
I disliked most "bullshit" mechanics: getting stunlocked and dying in one inescapable string, projectiles that are annoying to dodge, almost every gank boss, and on occassion just straight-up getting one-shot. Some non-gank bosses also felt unfair.
I also think that the game goes on for too long - especially since the side missions often reuse maps, the game starts to become repetitive. However, I found the DLCs to be a lot better-paced.
I recommend this game if you crave a souls-like with loads of content to sink your teeth into, or maybe if you just want to play as a ninja with guns.
I liked how unique each weapon class was, the complexity of the combat, the Living Weapon system, some of the bosses, the overall aesthetic, and the loot system (especially during the DLCs).
I disliked most "bullshit" mechanics: getting stunlocked and dying in one inescapable string, projectiles that are annoying to dodge, almost every gank boss, and on occassion just straight-up getting one-shot. Some non-gank bosses also felt unfair.
I also think that the game goes on for too long - especially since the side missions often reuse maps, the game starts to become repetitive. However, I found the DLCs to be a lot better-paced.
I recommend this game if you crave a souls-like with loads of content to sink your teeth into, or maybe if you just want to play as a ninja with guns.