Nioh
85PurrfectSadkitty Score
86KitSuperintelligent review
88Critics22 critic reviews
79Players190 ratings
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…
Kit's verdict · 8.6/10
It's the most technical action RPG out there, and very rewarding once it clicks.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Deep, fast combat with three stances
- Ki Pulse adds a skill-based rhythm
- Tough, varied yokai bosses
Not so much
- Overwhelming loot and menus
- Reused levels in side missions
Play it if souls fans who want faster, more technical combat.
Skip it if players who hate loot management.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Nioh doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Learn Ki Pulse; pressing R1 after an attack refills stamina and is the core skill of the game.
- Switch stances to suit enemies: high for damage, low for speed, mid for balance.
- Clear yokai realm pools with Ki Pulse to stop them from draining your stamina.
- Collect Kodama spirits to improve item drops at shrines.
- Onmyo magic and Ninjutsu buffs make bosses much easier.
- Sell or dismantle loot often to keep the inventory under control.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- It began as an adaptation of Oni, an unfinished Akira Kurosawa script, and spent over a decade in development.
- The hero is based on William Adams, a real English sailor who became a samurai.
- A remastered version came to PS5 in 2021.
- Nioh 2 followed in 2020.
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