Nioh 2: The First Samurai

Nioh 2: The First Samurai

December 17, 2020

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The thrilling conclusion to the Nioh 2 story and the third and final DLC expansionThe First Samurai. Brace yourselves to take on some of the most challenging missions and formidable foes in the entire series, along with an added difficulty level that will give even the most seasoned veterans a …

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Critic Reviews (12)

Bruno Henrique Vinhadel PSX Brasil Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"The last DLC for Nioh 2 hardly stands out in any way and ends up showing the lack of new content. It is still a good expansion after all, but very limited and full of recycling material, which serves only …"

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Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"That is about all there is to Nioh 2: The First Samurai: a few new missions, a few new skills, and endgame content geared almost exclusively for the top 1% of players. The Season Pass of the game is worth …"

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Diego Cinelli IGN Italy Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"The First Samurai is the worthy conclusion of a long journey, which reunites (without too many surprises) the beginning with the end in this epic narrative of a cycle of events that seems destined to repeat itself forever. Team Ninja …"

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"The First Samurai is the first piece of content in the entire Nioh franchise that feels underwhelming. Outside of the great boss battles and boss designs, the rest of DLC just feels bland and uninspired. The First Samurai simply doesn&s;t …"

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Jonathan Bushle Gameblog Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"The First Samurai is a good extension for a very good game, and concludes the aventure in a good way."

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Dec 2020
60.0 /100

"I have so much love for this game as a complete package, and I&s;m excited to keep going with next year&s;s PlayStation 5 remaster, but I can&s;t shake the feeling that The First Samurai could&s;ve done more."

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Lucas Rivarola RPG Site Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"The story of Nioh 2 finally comes to an end with this last DLC, but the results are mixed."

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

55.0

"The First Samurai is a lovely, if bloody way to wrap up the Nioh 2 saga. From its vibrant levels to its imaginative yokai to its crushing difficulty, this DLC does almost everything base Nioh 2 did but better aside …"

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Rodolfo León Atomix Dec 2020
69.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"Nioh 2: The First Samurai feels like the least complete DLC out of the three, and its not an exciting finale as it should be."

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Samet Basri Taşlı Merlin&s;in Kazanı Dec 2020
75.0 /100

"The First Samurai could be an add-on package that could take Nioh 2 much higher. But as it stands, it can be "a good reason for you to spend more time in the game.""

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Sean Warhurst Impulsegamer Dec 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

78.0

"Overall, if you&s;re a fan of Nioh 2 and desire some more Yokai slashing action, then there is definitely enough on offer here to justify picking this up. My main issue is that this DLC, much like the final DLC …"

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Umar Bastra Critical Hit Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

40.0

"The First Samurai doesn&s;t end the tale of Nioh 2 in a satisfying way but it does provide a meaningful and fun loot experience. Bbrutal new enemies and new gameplay modes makes the complete package of this game something truly …"

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