Nioh: Complete Edition

While not a perfect port, Nioh: Complete Edition is a full-fledged experience. Both complex and challenging, it's a worthwhile journey for any action game fan.

I’m a huge Dark Souls fan. Its tough, challenging yet fair combat makes for one of the most satisfying gameplay experiences of all time. When Team Ninja’s original Nioh came out a few years ago, I was a little bit skeptical after playing the beta, but ended up really enjoying it, as it ended up being much more than just a simple Souls clone. When we first reviewed Nioh 2 almost a year ago we thought it was an excellent sequel that built on its predecessor’s already great gameplay. Unfor...

Nioh is a game that slipped me by when it was initially released back in February. This is mostly due to the fact that I tend to focus on the PC. Also, our very own Kai reviewed it. Fortunately for me, we're getting towards the end of the year which is traditionally a drought for new releases. All the major titles are out. It's the perfect time to look back at an older game or play a re-release. That's exactly what I'm going to do. To be precise, I'm looking at the PC port that is Nioh: Complete Edition.

While there was some changes under the hood, Nioh does have the ability to run and when it does, it runs like a damn charm!

If you have Nioh on the PlayStation 4, there isn't a big need to upgrade to the Complete Edition. If you haven't played Nioh and you like action RPGs set in ancient Japan, this is the game for you.

A fantastic show of force from the long-standing Team Ninja, but one that feels like it didn’t truly understand the mass appeal of the genre. Spruced up with the group’s signature style, Nioh only falters with its less captivating world. We can appreciate the heritage, but it won’t grab everyone.