Nioh 2 is Team Ninja's stance-based, loot-saturated Souls-like, set in a demon-infested Sengoku Japan and built around a custom half-yokai warrior. Its defining quality is combat density: three stances per weapon, ki management, Onmyo spellcasting, ninjutsu, and Soul Cores that borrow yokai abilities to fuel a Yokai Shift transformation. Its purest thrill is the Burst Counter, a high-risk parry that swats away an enemy's heaviest blow and leaves a boss open to punishment.
Critics rated it strongly, the consensus crediting one of the deepest combat and loot systems in the genre while flagging a thin story, reused environments, and a difficulty that rarely relents. Players echo that split: the depth rewards dedicated study but overwhelms newcomers, and some feel the punishment tips into frustration rather than challenge. It suits people who want to master a fighting system, not those after a casual action-RPG or a strong narrative. Optional online co-op for up to three eases the hardest stretches.
Nioh 2 has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, particularly for its intricate combat mechanics, which many players find engaging and rewarding. However, some players have expressed frustration with the game's difficulty and various technical issues, leading to a mixed response from those less inclined towards its challenging nature.
Based on 129 reviews from steam
Nioh 2 Fun Game
