Nioh 2: The Complete Edition

Nioh 2 is a refinement of an already great game. The biggest flaw in my opinion of the previous title was that it was difficult to hop into. Truly getting to know a moveset required an investment that wasn’t always easy to recover, and trying to put together a build felt foolish for anything you’d replace down the line. Now it feels a lot more open to experimentation.

A new high bar for Soulslikes.

Ultimately, if you’re lucky enough to have a PS5, that’s the format to get Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition on. If not, the PC version will serve you well. There will be hiccups along the way, however, at least until DLSS arrives or any other performance-improving updates. But even those technical issues can’t get in the way of how fantastic Nioh 2 is to play, especially when all it takes is a bit of experimentation with settings to find the perfect balance.

Great replay value, with an engaging combat system and insane difficulty that you'll never get used to. What's not to like?

Nioh 2, the sequel to Team Ninja’s 2017 Nioh, originally launched on the PlayStation 4 last year in March as a PlayStation exclusive. Now, nearly one year later, this “Dark Souls meets Diablo” samurai tale is being released for PC on Steam in Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition (Nioh 2 CE). This version includes all three DLC expansions and all free post-launch updates from the PS4 version to truly make this the complete Nioh 2 experience. But does Nioh 2 slay the competition, or is this PC...

Nioh 2 doesn't dramatically alter what came before, but wisely updates the first game to create a stunning sequel and absolute must-play for fans.

Like a stark contrast to its predecessor, Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition is significantly more optimized and an incredible experience on the Steam Deck.

A punishing action-RPG package with brilliant combat and huge depth. Definitely worth considering if you're new to Nioh, but for PS4 players who've already put the hours in, it's a more difficult sell.

Nioh 2: Complete Edition offers an absurd amount of content. With dozens of hours of story-driven content, a solid three-player multiplayer mode, and multiple new difficulties for new game+ playthroughs, there’s a lot of great content to play through, even if you do not want to touch the grindy end game known as the underworld. The story can be largely ignored, but the core gameplay and the complexity of the mechanics are satisfying to master make Nioh 2: Complete Edition a great option for any fan of the genre.

An enjoyable game, with an interesting premise which is bogged down and held back by an underwhelming PC port. The gameplay does feel great, so if the technical faults are ironed out, Nioh 2: Complete Edition is certainly a title to keep an eye out for.