Nioh 2

Press StartJames Berich

9/10

Nioh 2 brings together everything that was great about the original Nioh and builds upon it. The yokai form, while flashy, does little to diminish the challenge and instead adds a fun new dynamic to an already engrossing flow of combat. While it might not look as such, Nioh 2 is a fantastic sequel and one that action fans shouldn’t miss.

GameWatcherRobert Honaker

9/10

From Software might have started this genre, but Team Ninja is hot on their heels when it comes to quality. Nioh 2 is an achievement. It’s equal parts challenging and rewarding, with a loot system that rocks, a combat system that is deep and nuanced, an online component that adds to the experience, and great performance on PC. I haven’t enjoyed myself this much in a long time. If you enjoy games of this subgenre and haven’t yet experienced Nioh 2, the time is now. Jump in, test your met...

Game SkinnyJohn Schutt

9/10

Nioh 2 takes everything great about the first game and dials it up. Despite a few returning gremlins, this is an instant hit for fans of the series.

WayTooManyGamesJordan Hawes

9/10

It’s only been a little over three years since the launch of the original Nioh and I remember it well not only because it was fantastic, but because it was only the sixth review Way Too Many Games wrote. Leo Faria (creator of this site) was the author of that review and it’s interesting going back and reading it now because it has a lot of the same sentiments I also felt while playing it back then. I remember commenting on his review, before I was even a writer here, saying Nioh felt a bi...

Worth PlayingChris "Atom" DeAngelus

8.5/10

Prepare to be overwhelmed with intense action and experience the ultimate sense of accomplishment with the Sengoku masocore title, Nioh 2!

Gaming NexusZachary Atwood

8.5/10

Nioh 2 does what a good sequel should. It capitalizes on the best parts of its predecessors while providing new content and mechanics to advance the franchise. While the story structure and level design are largely the same, added weapons, more build depth, and new combat mechanics all enhance what the game has to offer. It doesn't always hit the mark perfectly, but it's a solid addition to the series. And let's face it, being a samurai is awesome.

eXputerHanzala Iftikhar

Nioh 2’s minor design repetition and dated visuals are fully offset by the meaningful story and the superb combat you can’t get enough of.

VideogamerJosh Wise

8/10

With Nioh 2, Team Ninja has done a better job than anyone else at making smart innovations to a treasured design template.

GameSpotMike Epstein

8/10

Nioh 2 is even tougher than the original, and you'll get on its level or happily die trying.

Jump Dash RollJDR Staff

8/10

Nioh 2 softens the blow of its demanding combat by giving the player myriad ways to decapitate an enemy. An absolute joy to learn how to play.

Impulse GamerSean Warhurst

DLC packs are a tricky thing to balance – You’ve got to retain the core tenets of what made the original game enjoyable whilst also adding new features in

PC InvasionAndrew Farrell

7.5/10

As great as it is frustrating, Nioh 2 will resonate more with people who like the thrill of constantly dying suddenly. The game is brutal, the camera kind of sucks, and a lot of the enemies get old fast. But it's also got extraordinary depth and a bevy of complicated systems that offers players plenty to dig into.