Nioh, the action role-playing game developed by Team Ninja, has been in the works for quite some time, but in the end, the wait was well worth it, as it's one of the finest games released this year. The game has been received well worldwide, and it seems like this positive reception may lead to the development of a sequel.
Speaking with Japanese magazine Famitsu about the game, game director Fumihiko Yasuda has been asked about a possible sequel. Apparently, development is still undecided, but he is considering the possibility, especially following the high praise the game received not only in Japan, but also in North America and Europe.
Nioh definitely deserves all the praise it has received in the past few months, as Team Ninja managed to create an excellent experience that no fan of the Dark Souls series should pass on. In his review, Kai praised the game for its combat system and general feel, which can satisfy fans of the Onimusha and Dark Souls series.
Putting the difficult nature of Nioh aside, the finely tuned combat that Team Ninja has crafted for this samurai epic is among the best I’ve played in years. Nioh more than satisfies my craving for a new Onimusha to come out of the Capcom teams while simultaneously feeding my hunger for another Souls-style affair. The difficulty may be enough to turn some prospective gamers from stepping into William’s boots, but those that persevere through the fields of yokai and demons will be rewarded with one of the finest PS4 exclusives to date.
Nioh is now out exclusively on PlayStation 4.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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