Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition

Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition

February 5, 2021

ActionRPG PC

UNLEASH YOUR DARKNESS Experience the thrill of taking on hordes of fearsome yokai in a battle to the death in this brutal masocore Action RPG. Create your own original protagonist and embark on an adventure that will take you through devastated locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Much like …

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Adam Kerr GameGrin Feb 2021
60.0 /100

"An enjoyable game, with an interesting premise which is bogged down and held back by an underwhelming PC port. The gameplay does feel great, so if the technical faults are ironed out, Nioh 2: Complete Edition is certainly a title …"

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Admir Brkic Capsule Computers Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Great replay value, with an engaging combat system and insane difficulty that you&s;ll never get used to. What&s;s not to like?"

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Alan Murilo Pereira Duque Nintendo Blast Feb 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition is the definitive version of one of the best games of the generation. Complex, difficult and rewarding, here is a title that has content and the potential to entertain players for days, weeks and …"

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

66.0

"The best way to play Nioh 2 today. Substantial technical and performance improvements only clouded by small PC issues we trust will be fixed soon."

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Alicia Brunskill Rapid Reviews UK Feb 2021
90.0 /100

"Nioh 2 arrived on PlayStation 4 in March 2020 and on Playstation 5 and PC, titled Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, in February this year. The PC and PlayStation 5 versions include DLC packs released for the original PlayStation …"

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Andrew Banks Cram-Gaming Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Methodical combat, great enemy design and a sprawling package overflowing with content makes this a game I can easily recommend for hardened gamers and souls-like fans. No difficulty options exist here, so if you are looking for a chilled gaming …"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Feb 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

50.0

"As great as it is frustrating, Nioh 2 will resonate more with people who like the thrill of constantly dying suddenly. The game is brutal, the camera kind of sucks, and a lot of the enemies get old fast. But …"

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Arron Kluz But Why Tho? Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Nioh 2: Complete Edition offers an absurd amount of content. With dozens of hours of story-driven content, a solid three-player multiplayer mode, and multiple new difficulties for new game+ playthroughs, there’s a lot of great content to play through, even …"

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Azario Lopez Noisy Pixel Feb 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Nioh 2 on PC is the same great and challenging experience. It’s packed with content that spans a lengthy timeline of nightmares making this release a must for anyone who held out on the PS4 version or who can’t get …"

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Basil Frank RedTieGuy Feb 2021
90.0 /100
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Brendan Lowry Windows Central Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Nioh 2: The Complete Edition is an excellent Soulslike that features superb combat mechanics, great level design, a beautiful world, and more, and the upgrades and bonuses that come with the Complete Edition are the cherry on top."

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Claire Ferrin cublikefoot Feb 2021
90.0 /100

"Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is easily one of the best action RPGs I have ever played. The core gameplay is very fun, with incredibly satisfying combat, a good amount of depth, and a nice sense of challenge to …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Nioh 2: The Complete Edition does everything that&s;s expected from a sequel. The original game&s;s mechanics remain as tight as ever, with the new additions slotting in perfectly without upsetting the overall balance. The game remains as tough as ever, …"

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David Dominguez Gaming on PC Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

75.0

"Team Ninja’s second stab at the Souls-like formula is even better than the first, delivering a relentless action RPG that feels at home on PC, in spite of a few technical issues."

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Drew Leachman ZTGD Feb 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"That being said, even I can say this is a must play for people that want a big game with some challenging combat and all the bells and whistles that come with the genre, and this PC version runs and …"

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Euyen Esquefa Pons 33bits Feb 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

96.0

"Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition adds 3 good downloadable contents to an already excellent game. If we add to this an extraordinary PC conversion, we have a practically perfect game that will give us many hours of challenge."

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Feb 2021
95.0 /100

"With a huge amount of content and a tightly designed action role-playing challenging experience, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is a game that can keep those willing to delve deep into its gameplay systems engaged for hundreds of hours. …"

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Geoffry Wright Otaku Gamers UK Feb 2021
80.0 /100

"If nothing else, Nioh 2 proves that demon hunting isn’t for the faint of heart. Leave your hat at home and wear those bald patches of hair torn out in frustration like a badge of honour!"

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Jakub Smolak Gamerweb.pl Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"To sum up, if you did not stock up on this production during its original release or, like me, you are PC-fan, then Nioh 2 in its best form is at your fingertips."

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Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition manages to give budding yokai hunters even more to do, and whether you missed the PS4 version of the game or not, it&s;s definitely one to sink your teeth into if you fancy a …"

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Kenny McKee Hey Poor Player Feb 2021
80.0 /100

"Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is a phenomenal game. And while I would personally recommend getting it on PS4 over PC due to personal circumstances, there really isn’t a whole lot else to say about this game that isn’t …"

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Kyle Nicol WayTooManyGames Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

65.0

"The PC release of Nioh 2 may not be perfect but it’s still well worth visiting. The locales are stunning, the combat is as great as ever and the boss fights will have you on the edge of your seat …"

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Mohammad Talebian BaziCenter Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Nioh 2 Complete Edition is not a flawless PC port and is not technically stable, but still delivers for those who never had the chance to try it on PS4."

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Onur Kaya Oyungezer Online Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"When it comes to the metagame, it is difficult to say(without sinking a good 200 hours into it) whether or not Nioh 2 is better than its predecessor. Yet, I can guarantee that it will be a rich enough experience …"

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Oscar Taylor-Kent PC Gamer Feb 2021
92.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

78.0

"Raising the genre&s;s high bar, Nioh 2 runs and plays beautifully. But perhaps you can have too much of a good thing."

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85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Nioh 2 doesn&s;t dramatically alter what came before, but wisely updates the first game to create a stunning sequel and absolute must-play for fans."

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Pierre-Yves Lanthier Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Feb 2021
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

87.0

"Overall, Nioh 2: The Complete Edition for the PC was an amazing port from the Sony PlayStation 4 once you get the settings right. At this current point, I’ve played through the main campaign coming in just under fifty hours …"

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Riccardo Bertagnolio Serial Gamer Italia Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Nioh 2: Complete Edition gives the same basic sensations of the previous chapter, but expands its content greatly making the gamer’s new objective not to ends the story, but more the improving of his digital alter ego with mechanics taken …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Feb 2021
90.0 /100

"Ultimately, if you’re lucky enough to have a PS5, that’s the format to get Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition on. If not, the PC version will serve you well. There will be hiccups along the way, however, at least …"

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Róbert Herda SomGeek Feb 2021
95.0 /100

"Nioh 2&s;s Complete Edition is an absolutely massive RPG with a dynamic combat system. Team Ninja created one of the greatest games in the genre in the last couple of years that polishes the gameplay systems to a mirror sheen."

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Robert Honaker GameWatcher Feb 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

62.0

"From Software might have started this genre, but Team Ninja is hot on their heels when it comes to quality. Nioh 2 is an achievement. It’s equal parts challenging and rewarding, with a loot system that rocks, a combat system …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Feb 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

96.0

"Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is a very difficult game, but an easy recommendation on PC, as its being the definitive way to play the game. Sure, there’s new consoles out there, but the performance and options for PC …"

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Simone Rampazzi The Games Machine Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Our time with the complete edition of Nioh 2 proved to be really positive, an element that leads us once again to praise the care with which Team Ninja tries to involve PC users, offering them an extremely dignified port …"

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Sina Golabzade Bazimag Feb 2021
92.0 /100

"Nioh 2 developers are like some ruthless gods of the old myths, they have designed some of the biggest challenges of the video games history but they also have given enough tools to you to overcome all these challenges, you …"

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Timothy Hyldahl Gamer Escape Feb 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

98.0

"Nioh 2 is a refinement of an already great game. The biggest flaw in my opinion of the previous title was that it was difficult to hop into. Truly getting to know a moveset required an investment that wasn’t always …"

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Tom Bond GBAtemp Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Overall, if you like Souls-like games and you liked Nioh, pick up Nioh 2 and I guarantee you&s;ll love it. Despite some issues with PC optimization and a story that&s;s not exactly great, the gameplay alone definitely makes up for …"

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Tony Bae COGconnected Feb 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Nioh 2 is an excellent game on PC and if you were a fan of the first one, this is a must-buy. If you haven’t played the original, I hope the review gave you a sense of what the game …"

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