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Key · 07-01-2018, 01:53 PM

Nioh

I'm taking a step away from the Steam list games for the moment to talk about a game I just picked up yesterday and have already realized how much I love the game. Yeah, I'm talking about Nioh. It should be no surprise that I love this game as much as I do considering the type of game that it is, but it's also nice to see that this game does seem to be getting praised for what it is and what it accomplishes.

So, I'll be honest, I've never been very good at the Dark Souls games. I played the first one for a little bit and realized that I'm too big of a pussy to attempt it, so it just became one of those series I just never got into. I know they're great games and I know I would love them, but god damn I'm a coward when it comes to difficulty of that nature. Now, Nioh comes around and takes me on a journey that I've been wanting to be a part of for a long time. Yes, think of the difficulty of Dark Souls and put that into the Ninja style setting that this game offers, and you've got yourself a pretty good Dark Souls compromise. I'm loving how difficult this game is because it's teaching me everything I should know in terms of how to take on a Dark Souls style game. I say that mostly because the game is very similar to that of Dark Souls, so don't take that as if I'm belittling Nioh. In fact, I would consider it a huge compliment to the game. What's interesting though is that Nioh was developed and published by a group that goes by the name of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. If that name rings a bell, it's because they are the same developers that published games like Dynasty Warriors, Hyrule Warriors, Ninja Gaiden, etc etc. The list goes on. But that's why the game has such a heavy influence on the ninja style because the developers are basically known for that. Gotta say, it's a very interesting style to choose when wanting to mix it with Dark Souls difficulty. But it works. Really well.

While the game will make you pissed off the more you die, you'll also feel really good when you are able to take on enemies in a methodical way. I've realized quickly that rushing in is not the way to go. You have to use the block and dashing away tactic a lot. It's all about waiting for that sweet spot. Feels a lot like For Honor gameplay but just a tad more difficult. Of course, the combat feels really good on its own, which is why you are basically allowed to figure out different combos to take the enemies down. While there aren't that many varieties of enemies throughout so far, I'm not considering that a fault since you're going to see the same enemies anyway from fighting them over and over because you keep dying.

Graphics for the game are also really good. They're dark and mysterious, much like you'd want from a ninja style influenced game. I've heard people complaining about frame drops and issues with graphics, but I have mine turned all the way up and have had no issues. So I don't think that's a problem with the game. I guess just check to make sure you meet the specs required to play it. I imagine it doesn't take much.

So, Nioh. What do I think so far? Well, with nearly 6 hours into the game already, I'd say it's well worth your time. I'm having fun trying to take on certain enemies in different ways. And the boss fights are also really fun to take on as well. Not impossibly difficult, but you have to be creative with your rolls and attacks. Certainly brings a lot to the table in terms of Dark Souls style games.

07-01-2018, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Nioh I'm taking a step away from the Steam list games for the moment to talk about a game I just picked up yesterday and have already realized how much I love the game. Yeah, I'm talking about Nioh. It should be no surprise that I love this game as much as I do considering the type of game that it is, but it's also nice to see that this game does seem to be getting praised for what it is and what it accomplishes. So, I'll be honest, I've never been very good at the Dark Souls games. I played the first one for a little bit and realized that I'm too big of a pussy to attempt it, so it just became one of those series I just never got into. I know they're great games and I know I would love them, but god damn I'm a coward when it comes to difficulty of that nature. Now, Nioh comes around and takes me on a journey that I've been wanting to be a part of for a long time. Yes, think of the difficulty of Dark Souls and put that into the Ninja style setting that this game offers, and you've got yourself a pretty good Dark Souls compromise. I'm loving how difficult this game is because it's teaching me everything I should know in terms of how to take on a Dark Souls style game. I say that mostly because the game is very similar to that of Dark Souls, so don't take that as if I'm belittling Nioh. In fact, I would consider it a huge compliment to the game. What's interesting though is that Nioh was developed and published by a group that goes by the name of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. If that name rings a bell, it's because they are the same developers that published games like Dynasty Warriors, Hyrule Warriors, Ninja Gaiden, etc etc. The list goes on. But that's why the game has such a heavy influence on the ninja style because the developers are basically known for that. Gotta say, it's a very interesting style to choose when wanting to mix it with Dark Souls difficulty. But it works. Really well. While the game will make you pissed off the more you die, you'll also feel really good when you are able to take on enemies in a methodical way. I've realized quickly that rushing in is not the way to go. You have to use the block and dashing away tactic a lot. It's all about waiting for that sweet spot. Feels a lot like For Honor gameplay but just a tad more difficult. Of course, the combat feels really good on its own, which is why you are basically allowed to figure out different combos to take the enemies down. While there aren't that many varieties of enemies throughout so far, I'm not considering that a fault since you're going to see the same enemies anyway from fighting them over and over because you keep dying. Graphics for the game are also really good. They're dark and mysterious, much like you'd want from a ninja style influenced game. I've heard people complaining about frame drops and issues with graphics, but I have mine turned all the way up and have had no issues. So I don't think that's a problem with the game. I guess just check to make sure you meet the specs required to play it. I imagine it doesn't take much. So, Nioh. What do I think so far? Well, with nearly 6 hours into the game already, I'd say it's well worth your time. I'm having fun trying to take on certain enemies in different ways. And the boss fights are also really fun to take on as well. Not impossibly difficult, but you have to be creative with your rolls and attacks. Certainly brings a lot to the table in terms of Dark Souls style games.