However, if you’re a fan of games like Dark Souls or Sekiro, you’ll still very much enjoy Nioh 2 and its challenge just expect a faster-paced, more action-packed combat formula for each enemy encounter, whether it’s a boss battle, mob or low-level imp. With over 9 distinct weapon types to choose from (the spear and kusarigama are my favourites), three different stances (High, Mid, Low) along with combos and skill-trees to progress and master, there’s a lot to keep up with if you’re to stand a chance against the challenging AI, who make every fight hard-earned.
For the most part, it works – and improves upon the first.Īt its core, Nioh 2 is an action role-playing game that leans on some impressively in-depth combat systems, a ton of RPG elements, continuous character management and a loot-heavy gameplay loop (think Diablo) that distinguishes itself from other contemporaries in the ‘Souls-like’ sub-genre for its very demanding micromanagement. With Nioh 2, it’s clear the team are making the sequel more accessible to both new and returning fans with a ton of quality-of-life changes, the ability to create your own character, and a twist – your PC is part demon and able to use these otherworldly creatures in combat. The first Nioh carved its niche amidst the crowd a few years ago for its hard-as-nails gameplay, even if its story featuring a fictional take on English samurai William Adams fell flat. Sekiro, you say? That’s old news ( but still great!) because with Nioh 2 the Complete Edition which is the DEFINITIVE version of this series, it is an adrenaline-inducing, challenging action-RPG from developer Team Ninja, well known for Ninja Gaiden – and their fast and frantic combat systems are turned up to 11 here.
Add in an often under-utilised historic-fantasy Japanese backdrop, complete with samurai, ninjas, demons and cute cats with unnaturally big eyes, and I’m totally in.
When it comes to role-playing games, the more intricate the combat systems and indulgent the character customisation, the better.
0 kommentar(er)
