Nioh 2

"The game is limited by the static nature of its mission-based structure and the protagonist&s;s severe lack of motivation."

"Nioh 2 is a great game that&s;s obscured beneath a mountain of frustration."

"From stance-switching to soul cores and the boon of unbridled demon power, there’s always an alternative ready for you to up the ante in Nioh 2, a game that I’m struggling to put down, an unexpected surprise that makes a …"

"Nioh 2 is still an obligatory purchase for fans of the most hardcore recreational experiences, although we cannot help but hope that a possible sequel will bring into play far more ambitious ideas."

"The extreme difficulty and many similarities with he first game will be like a huge nurikabe for a lot of people, but if you&s;re patient and skilled enough to learn the ways of bushido, you&s;ll find out that Nioh 2 …"

"Team Ninja returns with the sequel to Nioh, a title loaded with spectacular and novelties that extend the possibility of playing through our own style."

"Nioh 2 refines what is great about the original game while also repeating a few mistakes."

"Nioh 2 shows Team Ninja at the top of their game. From it&s;s newly added mechanics to the awesome character creator and skill trees, the amount of depth on offer is incredible. The sequel improves on the original in every …"

"An exemplar of how several complex systems can work seamlessly together."

"Team Ninja&s;s gory follow-up to its uber-hardcore action RPG is not for the faint of heart, but stick with it and you&s;ll be rewarded"

"Keeps feeling fresh all the way through."

"Offering a host of bosses to battle, challenges to overcome, and massive customization opportunities, Nioh 2 is a tantalizing treat for those with a thirst for serious and sometimes frustrating adversity"

"Nioh 2 is a "more of the same" created with the right awareness, and successfully expands the original formula through new and well thought out mechanics."

"Nioh 2 is a merciless trip for hardcore gamers that surpasses its predecessor in many ways."

"An absorbing, tense and well-wrought samurai adventure let down by a little too much recycling and some muddled new systems."

"Masterfully crafted and executed, Nioh 2 sets the benchmark for action/adventure games that people just have to experience. Team Ninja&s;s latest provides one of the most in-depth combat systems and an addictive loot system that may put all but the …"

"Nioh 2 builds on the excellence of the original with a fistful of new twists and ideas, from new Yokai abilities to full-on co-op through the entire game. Nioh 2 might well be the best Soulslike that isn&s;t a FromSoftware …"

"Nioh 2 is a great action RPG game, with a lot of content, a good gameplay and a nice artistic direction. The game doesn&s;t have any major default&s;and is quite amazing !"

"If there&s;s one point I want to get across above all others, it&s;s this: Nioh 2 isn&s;t as revelatory as the first game, but that shouldn&s;t be held as a mark against it – at least not this time. Team …"

"Nioh 2 takes everything Team Ninja had to offer in the first game and expands it, and while this mostly hits the mark, there are a few hiccups."

"Nioh 2 builds upon the successes and failures of its predecessor and offering new tools to battle with the role of a half-yokai as the player character. Some may say this iteration is even more brutal than the first!"

"While it may be incredibly similar to what came before it, Nioh 2 smartly adds yet more depth and mechanics to its engagements to make for one of the best combat systems around."

"An overwhelming amount of RPG systems, sublime controls, and fast-paced, skill-based combat mixes in with Team Ninja’s own stylistic flair and puts Nioh 2 more than a few cuts above other games that shamelessly ape From’s precious formula."

"For anyone craving a test of their mettle in bite-sized chunks and lacquered over with Team Ninja&s;s trademark combat genius, Nioh 2 is utterly essential."

"Nioh 2 is even tougher than the original, and you&s;ll get on its level or happily die trying."

"Nioh 2&s;s many systems may be a little overwhelming, but the stellar combat and satisfying difficulty make it worth it."

"Souls die hards: buckle up and get in there. Souls haters: you’ll hate this too. If you’re somewhere in the middle, give it a go, but beware you might end up like me: appreciating Nioh 2’s craft, but not actually …"

"Despite treading on some very familiar ground, Nioh 2 is a worthy successor of the original game. Fans of the first Nioh should definitely not skip this."

"Though it does sag with some questionable hitboxes and a glut of menus, mastering the interlacing combat systems in Nioh 2 is deeply rewarding. The developers at Team Ninja have crafted a deviously challenging experience that is bound to test …"

"For better and worse, Nioh 2 feels like more of the same. Tired environmental design and rehashed gameplay elements sully what is otherwise an addictive and exhilarating loot-based hack and slash samurai adventure."

"Nioh 2 does what a good sequel should. It capitalizes on the best parts of its predecessors while providing new content and mechanics to advance the franchise. While the story structure and level design are largely the same, added weapons, …"