Nioh 2: The First Samurai
December 17, 2020
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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71.4
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Critic Reviews (12)
Graphics
85.0
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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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70.0
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85.0
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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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30.0
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85.0
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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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70.0
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75.0
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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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65.0
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75.0
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70.0
"The First Samurai is a good extension for a very good game, and concludes the aventure in a good way."
Read original review"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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65.0
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85.0
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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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90.0
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80.0
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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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60.0
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55.0
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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."
Read original review"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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80.0
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75.0
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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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30.0
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75.0
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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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