The Nioh Collection
February 5, 2021
Defy Death and Unleash your Darkness. In this expansive collection, journey through Sengoku-era Japan to face nightmarish foes and legendary warriors in blisteringly fast hardcore combat. Master the way of the samurai in Nioh, then unleash your inner darkness in Nioh 2 — each expertly remastered and enhanced for PS5™.
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"Many will continue to compare Nioh to the Dark Souls franchise because of its difficulty and trial-and-error gameplay, but it has presented itself as something unique."
Read original review"Overall, therefore, the remasters of Nioh 1 and 2 boast a solid and satisfying performance profile, while not marking a clear step forward compared to the previous versions of the two titles, at least as regards the general performance of …"
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"The Nioh Collection is certainly a work of good workmanship with the Team Ninja who wanted to dust off above all the old chapter of the series and bring it, hand in hand with the most recent Nioh 2, on …"
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"The Nioh Collection crams two great games and six story expansions into one complete, content-stuffed package. Despite its extensiveness, the lack of exclusive content or noteworthy new features make it a hard sell in its entirety. It gives Ninja Theory …"
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"It is a fantastic, complete collection that includes not only two of the most interesting action games of the last few years, but also every piece of content released for the title."
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"If you&s;re a glutton for punishment and precision, look no further, as you battle your way through a dark, monster-laden vision of the Sengoku period."
Read original review"The Nioh Collection is an absurdly good value proposition: two fantastic titles with a staggering amount of content and a stellar battle system make these some of the best action games available."
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"On PS5, The Nioh Collection offers the refined gameplay that allowed Nioh 1 &a; 2 to distinguish themselves within the soulslike genre, but with the added perks of 4K resolution, 120 fps and quick loading times. The DualSense&s;s haptic feedback …"
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"There&s;s no getting around it, this is an astounding proposition. Bringing together two of the best action RPGs of the PlayStation 4 era with a range of eye-opening PlayStation 5 enhancements, Nioh Remastered: The Complete Collection is absolutely essential for …"
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"The Nioh Collection brings two of the most satisfying last-gen games to next-gen, offering improvements both new and returning players are sure to love."
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"Nioh Collection is the best way to play NIoh &a; Nioh 2 in early 2021. But if you have already played it, the interest is limited."
Read original review"The monsters are exquisite and the combat can be furiously fun, but this is a collection that desperately needs better accessibility options and a difficulty selection to prove anything but a curiosity for a small fandom."
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"Two fantastic games from the last generation get a makeover, leaning into the substantial muscle of the PS5 to deliver a stunning new experience at the dawn of a new console generation."
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"It is simply magnificent what Team Ninja accomplished in the process of remastering two games so recent and critically acclaimed. The Nioh Collection is, without a doubt, the best place to get to know the franchise and an excellent preview …"
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"First time you&s;re hearing about The Nioh Collection? It&s;s a great pick up for your PS5 and one of the best franchises of the last generation! But if you&s;ve been grinding away on the PS4 version? Maybe wait for a …"
Read original review"If you hadn&s;t played the Nioh games previously - perhaps concerned over their difficulty - then don&s;t let it miss you the second time. They are difficult, but that was essential in setting the desperate, nightmare tone and atmosphere. One …"
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"The Nioh Collection confidently slashes through these minor oversights because it is still a definitive duo of difficult classics that play, look, and feel better than ever before. Even though its sequel is easily the superior, more varied title, both …"
Read original review"The Nioh Collection as a whole is an amazing experience for those who crave a massive, steep, yet incredibly rewarding RPG challenge."
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"The remastered versions of NIOH and NIOH 2 are outstanding. Visually they are nearly equal to each other and both still maintain the core enjoyment of the series, which is dying over and over again while slowly but surely progressing. …"
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"The Nioh Collection consists of two demanding games in the so-called Soulsborne genre, a genre that dances in its best moments on a thin line between extreme frustration and boundless happiness. The two Nioh games offer over 100 hours of …"
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"The Nioh Collection is the definitive way to play the series, for newcomers and veterans alike."
Read original review"For PS5 owners who have yet to take a chance on the Nioh series, The Nioh Collection is a must-have, providing they’re up for a challenge. Nioh Remastered – The Complete Edition and Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition, …"
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"The Nioh Collection does come at a premium asking price, but for your $69.99 you&s;ll pick up a pair of games with easily over 150 hours of gameplay, with brand new visual modes to make it look its very best. …"
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"The Nioh Collection is a great bundle that offers truckloads of great content across both critically acclaimed Nioh titles, complete with all the bells and whistles you&s;d come to expect from remasters."
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"Nioh 2 is an fast, frantic and fluid action-RPG experience that will appeal to fans of Code Vein, Dark Souls and Sekiro for its intricate combat and role-playing systems, extensive character customisation and striking historic fantasy Japanese setting. While the …"
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"The Nioh Collection offers an excellent opportunity for new players to experience the saga with improved frame rates and DualSense implementation. However, veterans may find little new content."
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"The Nioh collection is back on PS5 in a pampered setting, improved fluidity, with all the extras, and takes advantage of the playstation 5... However, this will not be a package for any enthusiast fighting the mighty Yokai."
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"The Nioh Collection brings together two excellent and instant classics in one well polished and tough experience that will give new console owners something to sink their teeth into for the foreseeable future."
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