Underplayed Gems

Nioh (2017)

Nioh cover
Developer
Team NINJA
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Koei Tecmo Games
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 184 player ratings
Main story
about 48 hours
Completionist
about 90 hours
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

How it feels

A grueling, high-stakes sword-fighting gauntlet through a demon-haunted samurai Japan.

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About

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 test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Offering a deep and original storyline that takes place during the Warring States Period of Japanese history alongside strategic sword-fighting action, Nioh will challenge players in a way that makes every mission and accomplishment feel earned and worthwhile.

Trailer

Screenshots

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