Nioh 2 - Review Thread (86 Metacritic | 87 Opencritic)
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The original scored an 88 on MetaCritic. This seems like it's gonna be a straight improvement over the original across the board, but I for some reason am not sure reviewers are gonna score it significantly better than the first. Guessing 85-89
I loved 1 even though I didn't beat it. Put like 80-90 hours into it doing sidequests and whatnot.
How is the inventory system this time around? Improved/slightly less cluttered? That was my main gripe with the first game. The character creator solves my other issue lol.
How is the inventory system this time around? Improved/slightly less cluttered? That was my main gripe with the first game. The character creator solves my other issue lol.
Oh I know you weren't, it's just that in my mind an "ok" game is 60-69
From what I've seen, it looks similar, if not exactly the same.
Just a note.
People are breaking the embargo and are posting all the bosses. Spoilers are starting to explode on youtube.
People are breaking the embargo and are posting all the bosses. Spoilers are starting to explode on youtube.
Yeah happens. Also pretty sure streaming full game is allowed when reviews hit in few hours.
I own the first one, but haven't played it.
WIll I be lost with this one, or is it only very loosely connected like dark souls?
WIll I be lost with this one, or is it only very loosely connected like dark souls?
I voted 80-84 but I am legitimately shocked to see the original got an 88. I was not impressed by the original at all.
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It's not uncommon here for someone to post a review thread before reviews come. It allows for people to predict scores and discuss the game's reception. It also negates possibility of duplicate threads when reviews actually drop.
The missions are discrete stages. Stages are generally used several times, although each mission will have a different starting point/enemy layout/objective/environmental aspects (traps, doors being locked/unlocked, trees being down as barriers or bridges, etc.) so that each mission plays differently and often explores different areas of the same stage. Getting lost shouldn't be an issue.
85-89
Reviewers will find something they are overly critical about that somehow isn't a big deal in other games or the idea of the game not being different for the sake of being different will make it lose points
Game is shaping up to be a straight upgrade from Nioh
Reviewers will find something they are overly critical about that somehow isn't a big deal in other games or the idea of the game not being different for the sake of being different will make it lose points
Game is shaping up to be a straight upgrade from Nioh
Looks like this game will be better in every way than Nioh 1 which got an 88. If life was fair it would score in the 90s.
but life isn't fair, somehow this game will be better and score worse.
but life isn't fair, somehow this game will be better and score worse.
Not sure if the lore connects, but even if it does, that was one of the larger failings of the first game.
The story in Nioh 1 loosely connected to the feudal politics of the era with warring clans and real figures fighting each other while also dealing with supernatural demons. Felt like there was a lot going on separate from your goal of killing demons that didn't have a strong backbone.
But the first game was incredibly fun and satisfying. Combat was the highlight and the stages held fun secrets and impressive boss encounters. Worth loading it up to try out.
This game's soundtrack, at least form the demos, is really excellent. I hope it gets some recognition.
I'm going to miss the image quality from my PC, but I'd rather play the game when it comes out than wait for the potential PC version. Though I'll probably double dip like I did for the first.
I'm going to miss the image quality from my PC, but I'd rather play the game when it comes out than wait for the potential PC version. Though I'll probably double dip like I did for the first.