Closer to Souls. I didn't like the alpha either. In fact I almost wrote off the game completely. But they changed things around a LOT, improved the controls, camera, lock-on system, loot system, etc. and it's amazing now. I went from hating the alpha, to having the final game as my GotY.I'm really tempted by the settings of the game.
Just a quick question: Is this game "fair hard" like the Souls series or "unfair hard" like the Ninja Gaiden series?
I just played the alpha and didn't like it, because it felt more like the latter one, difficult for the sake of difficulty.
Closer to Souls. I didn't like the alpha either. In fact I almost wrote off the game completely. But they changed things around a LOT, improved the controls, camera, lock-on system, loot system, etc. and it's amazing now. I went from hating the alpha, to having the final game as my GotY.
Way more fair then souls.I'm really tempted by the settings of the game.
Just a quick question: Is this game "fair hard" like the Souls series or "unfair hard" like the Ninja Gaiden series?
I just played the alpha and didn't like it, because it felt more like the latter one, difficult for the sake of difficulty.
Plenty of us around. I've been on the Souls train since Demons' and I like my Nioh. For sure, as you say, there are plenty of elements that, when compared to Souls, fall short, but Nioh has its own strengths and it stands tall on those.Really? I remember you as a fan of Soulsborne and Dragon's Dogma from (lurking at) the old place. I am as well, but Nioh fails to fully capture me. I think—while I can appreciate the combat mechanics—it features just too many questionable design decisions and repetitive encounters / maps for my liking. Nioh's not a bad game, but I wouldn't put it remotely on the same level as Souls, not even DS II. For me DS has never only been about the fighting, but also the exploration, world building and atmosphere and in my opinion in all these areas the series is on a whole different level in comparison to Nioh.
So, I'm just a bit surprised that some huge Souls fans like Nioh that much, while I fail to see its genius, I guess.
Plenty of us around. I've been on the Souls train since Demons' and I like my Nioh. For sure, as you say, there are plenty of elements that, when compared to Souls, fall short, but Nioh has its own strengths and it stands tall on those.
Ohhh yes, indeed it is! I'm pretty sad there is no dedicated thread on Era—unless I failed in finding it (again). I'd like to discuss quite a couple of things Darkwood.
So, I'm just a bit surprised that some huge Souls fans like Nioh that much, while I fail to see its genius, I guess.
Well the comparison I was responding to was for difficulty, I meant closer to Souls than Ninja Gaiden which is what was asked.Really? I remember you as a fan of Soulsborne and Dragon's Dogma from (lurking at) the old place. I am as well, but Nioh fails to fully capture me. I think—while I can appreciate the combat mechanics—it features just too many questionable design decisions and repetitive encounters / maps for my liking. Nioh's not a bad game, but I wouldn't put it remotely on the same level as Souls, not even DS II. For me DS has never only been about the fighting, but also the exploration, world building and atmosphere and in my opinion in all these areas the series is on a whole different level in comparison to Nioh.
So, I'm just a bit surprised that some huge Souls fans like Nioh that much, while I fail to see its genius, I guess.
Well the comparison I was responding to was for difficulty, I meant closer to Souls than Ninja Gaiden which is what was asked.
But while it's true that Nioh's level design doesn't reach the highs of Souls (it's still competent, mind) and its enemy variety really suffers, and it's not quite as atmospheric, and I prefer the RPG mechanics of Souls, it's still a fantastic game in its own right, and the combat mechanics are simply the best I've seen. It's just a real joy to play.
I'm on the pc and haven't purchased this game yet (drowning under a sea of games right now), but I was under the impression Nioh is supposed to be its own thing. Why can't Souls fans like non-Souls games? I guess I don't see your point here?
Ask a question like this in the Nioh OT and you'll get predictable answers. Here's a different perspective:I'm really tempted by the settings of the game.
Just a quick question: Is this game "fair hard" like the Souls series or "unfair hard" like the Ninja Gaiden series?
I just played the alpha and didn't like it, because it felt more like the latter one, difficult for the sake of difficulty.
I'm really tempted by the settings of the game.
Just a quick question: Is this game "fair hard" like the Souls series or "unfair hard" like the Ninja Gaiden series?
I just played the alpha and didn't like it, because it felt more like the latter one, difficult for the sake of difficulty.
I had bought the game used in a store and was doing quite fine until the first boss (the demon with the 2 ball & chains) and he just kept wrecking me, taking out more than half my life bar with 1 hit.
I had the option to return in 14 days and decided to do so, because if that boss was giving me so much trouble, what the hell would happen further in the game?
A shame, as it's clearly a quality title but not for me.
But while it's true that Nioh's level design doesn't reach the highs of Souls (it's still competent, mind) and its enemy variety really suffers, and it's not quite as atmospheric, and I prefer the RPG mechanics of Souls, it's still a fantastic game in its own right, and the combat mechanics are simply the best I've seen. It's just a real joy to play...
It does that too, but it is unarguably a main game mission with direct relevance to the main game story. The DLC tie-in was initially but a "to be continued" teaser.
I can say
The last boss of the base game, multi-headed serpents, was pretty lame.
Sorry if this has been answered already: I just snagged the Complete Edition on PS4, but the PS Store is still showing that I don't own the season pass or the three DLC packs. Is the DLC just built into the base game install with the CE? (CE appears to be a separate game from original Nioh in the PSN database.) I didn't see anything from skimming the in-game menus that confirmed whether the DLC was installed or not.
The problem here is that summoning is pretty much completely unlimited and unscaled. Depending on luck and time, you might summon a player/character that steamrolls shit even at NG+4.Lol, I feel so stupid. Was fighting the final main game bossand had some issues doing enough damage, so I decided for once to call in a Visitor.Orochi
Of course I forget that this was literally the last mission, so the Visitors you summon should all have. So I summon a player and he does about four times as much damage as me per hit, the boss was down within a minute.divine weapons
So much for a great end fight.
Beside the answer above, your item drops can also indicate the DLCs. Of the current seven weapon classes, the Odachi and Tonfa are DLC weapons and cannot drop if you don't have access to them. If you see even one of either, that should mean you have full access to the DLC.Sorry if this has been answered already: I just snagged the Complete Edition on PS4, but the PS Store is still showing that I don't own the season pass or the three DLC packs. Is the DLC just built into the base game install with the CE? (CE appears to be a separate game from original Nioh in the PSN database.) I didn't see anything from skimming the in-game menus that confirmed whether the DLC was installed or not.
get on the boat, youre not done yet
howd you feel about the final final boss? I found him to be really cool but super easy. Theclones were probably harder
Honestly, no. Everything you've accumulate up to that point should be replaced with Divine tier gear. They are just that much better, especially the armors since they have Familiary to boost their performance. They will also feature transferable abilities which is a pretty big part of how you can make some concentrated builds and focused sets of gear.Is there any point of looking through all my items that I got before the end of the game? Just wondering if it's worth it or if I should just donate/dissemble the <Divine tier stuff and just be done with it. Before the end game I had been saving set gear just in case I wanted to try them but it seems kinda moot now.
There are a few reskins, some old enemies with new equipment that changes the way they fight and a number of entirely new enemies.Are there more unique enemy encounters ( not bosses) on the dlcs?
There are a few reskins, some old enemies with new equipment that changes the way they fight and a number of entirely new enemies.
It certainly isn't easy, but it is manageable once you get the basics down. The two enemies have quite different combat styles, so you can separate them by keeping the fight moving around and basically just fighting the more aggressive one. It really helps to learn the audio cues for the various attacks, so you don't even necessarily have to see something coming to dodge it.