The Nioh Collection
Feb 05, 2021 6 years ago
The Nioh Collection is a package released by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo in February 2021. This collection includes remastered versions of both Nioh games, optimized for next-gen consoles. Specifically, it features: - Nioh Remastered - Complete Edition: The original Nioh game, along with all its DLC expansions (Dragon of the North, Defiant Honor, and Bloodshed's End), enhanced for improved graphics, faster load times, and support for 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS on compatible hardware. - Nioh 2 Remastered - Complete Edition: The second installment, including all its DLC expansions (The Tengu's Disciple, Darkness in the Capital, and The First Samurai), also optimized with enhanced visuals, performance, and technical improvements.
What it’s like
The Nioh Collection delivers a dense, visceral hack-and-slash experience set in a dark fantasy version of feudal Japan. You engage in highly technical combat that demands precise timing, stance management, and resource control, distinguishing it from its Soulslike peers with its speed and fluidity. The core loop revolves around deep character customization through the Yokai system and extensive loot grinding, where every weapon type offers distinct playstyles. While the narrative provides a mythological backdrop involving historical figures and supernatural entities, the primary focus remains on mastering complex mechanics and overcoming punishing encounters. The collection enhances both entries with modern performance options, ensuring smooth execution of its intricate combat systems. It is a game defined by its mechanical depth and rewarding sense of progression through gear acquisition and skill mastery.
Strong in CombatDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCharactersPacingPolish / PerformanceVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The steep difficulty curve and reliance on repetitive loot grinding may feel exhausting to players who prefer narrative-driven or more accessible experiences. · The story, while present, is often secondary to gameplay and can feel disjointed or overly exposition-heavy in places.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, opencritic.com, gamingstry.com, gamingnexus.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 05, 20216 years ago |
