The games for Humble Choice Bundle for the month of March, 2024, have begun to be revealed, and they include Nioh 2.
VGChartz's Issa Maki: "As I close the book on Elden Ring for the second time, I look back at the path that brings us to this moment. What Demon's Souls began has inspired an entire genre in itself, spawning numerous imitators trying to replicate the formula's magic with varying degrees of success: Lords of the Fallen, Mortal Shell, Immortal Unchained, The Surge, even The Legend of Zelda bears signs of how much FromSoftware's DNA has dispersed throughout the video game world.
But of all the descendants that came along, only one possessed the potential to challenge the throne in any meaningful way: the Nioh series. Initially released in 2017 and 2020, Team Ninja's Onimusha/Ninja Gaiden inspired action/RPG drastically improves upon the established paradigm, yet always seems to get swept under the rug and (at best) given little more than token acknowledgment by FromSoftware's fanbase.... so what is it about Nioh that's kept it on the sidelines of popularity?"
Agreed. I'd consider it the best souls clone. It's own take was amazing imo. Can't wait for Wo Long.
Which is why I'm confused when they say why it wasn't more popular. It is the most popular after from software titles.
I think the thing is *the gap* between that and From Software titles though. You'd think it have the same grab as Dark Souls for being one of the best clones.
At least, that's how I interpret the meaning.
@coolbeans
Except it's not a clone. The gameplay mechanics and combat are vastly different. The only similarity is difficulty.
If you play it like a souls game then you die.
I must be alone here but I find that most people don't know how to compare games at all. They said Jedi survivor is sekiro....I mean wtf?! Now this game is supposedly a souls clone....do these people actually play these games?
the game has a horrible inventory and looty system; there is no exploration, lots of levels feel rehashed, and the mission based structure is bad. I enjoyed nioh 2 but the same issues persisted. it really isn't much like souls at all. it's more of a dumbed down ninja gaiden
@Crows90
Fair enough. But I'm just using that term loosely with regards to what's categorized as Soulslikes. I see Nioh listed among them all the time.
Nioh and especially Nioh 2 are the very definition of sleeper titles, the character creator in Nioh 2 alone was well worth it, I feel like Wo Long Fallen Dynasty is going to be very successful though and they'll finally get the recognition they deserve, for their take on the Souls genre.
They did sold millions like 5million back in 2021, they also gave it out to ps+ last year. Wo long feels much faster and fun hopefully it do well since its on both consoles this time.
Fantastic games. Probably too difficult for casuals to enjoy, and the story felt a little cheesy/tacked on. Mechanic-wise they were very deep for a melee action game and the boss fights were intense. Super fun. If you’ve got grit to push through their learning curve I couldn’t recommend them enough.
I have not played NioH 2 yet even though I do have it. I just recently got a PS5 and have upgraded my PS4 version of "The Witcher 3" to the PS5 version (it's free) and that game along with "Horizon Zero Dawn" is taking up hours of my time. I also restarted NioH 1, Dark Souls 2 and 3, Bloodborne and I also have "HZD The Forbidden West" although I don't want to start that untill I have finished HZD. Sigh!
BTW. In NioH if you get the Onmyo Magic "Sloth" it makes the game easier since it actually slows down the enemy for a short period of time. Of course if the enemy is really fast and some are, it is possble to miss with this spell.
Great games but oppressively hard imo. I loved both but could finish neither because eventually hit a wall with a boss
Well...that's likey because 5heyre not exactly souls games. It's heavy on rpg and builds. Having good equipment goes a long way. Much more equipment based than traditional souls.
That’s fair. The last boss I remember attempting was a Snake/ lady in a cave in Nioh 2. I thought I was well geared but for the life of me I couldn’t do it
Yea you do die from 2-3 hits and even one shotted. It's definitely a game that has a big learning curve. Definitely don't play it like souls and go for aggression.
For Nioh 2, Onmyo and Ninja skills are very powerful so always use them even on weak enemies and get those proficiencies up and use them to your advantage.
I highly recommend using Phantom form for its quickness and much easier burst counter.
And ofc, always use ki pulse. Keeping up your ki is very important.
As for Nioh 1...that game was much harder imo lol. I gave up on the game for like a year before finally beating it. Ninja and magic skills are best so I'd put a lot of lv points on those. Do dojos for mastery, do side missions and get those locks for skill points.
I recommend also calling in friendlies to help you out as well. Bosses become pretty easy with them.
PS blog:
Today we’re happy to reveal November’s Monthly Games for PlayStation Plus. Take on savage foes with traditional weapons and supernatural abilities in Nioh 2, cast spells and solve puzzles in Lego Harry Potter Collection and take to the stars for physics sim Heavenly Bodies.
These titles can be enjoyed by PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium members from Tuesday November 1. The PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog lineup for October will be announced later this month.
No benefit for me this month though I'll put Nioh 2 in my library & try it out one day whenever I'm done with my backlog of older & recent 2022 games including the new upcoming games releasing throughout the rest of this year.
Very pleased to see Nioh 2 there. Awesome game and a great length, as I understand it.
Not aware of Heavenly Bodies (sounds interesting and co-op), but even without it this is a solid month for me!
NOO....I've platinum the LEGO HP games both on PS3 and PS4 haha...I just love it very much but can't complain about Nioh 2 although I haven't even started the first one also from PS+. PS+ is on a roll and will definitely demolish the offering of GWG next month too for sure. that service stinks and it's really a wonder why xbox gamers are not retaliating!
From VGC: "November 2022’s free PlayStation Plus Essential games have been revealed by their usual leaker.
Dealabs user billbil-kun, who has been accurately leaking the PS Plus line-ups almost every month since September 2021, has revealed what they claim to be the new titles coming to the service in September.
The new batch of games reportedly includes Nioh 2 and Lego Harry Potter Collection."
I remember when the first Nioh game was included in PS Plus (now known as PS Plus Essential) and had absolute blast with it for solid 50+ hours.
It was a refreshing take on the Souls genre (...) and Nioh 2 seems to improve on that. Nioh 2 alone makes this a very good month, and after the last 2 mediocre ones, it's about time.
Can't comment on Lego Harry Potter and Heavenly Bodies since i have limited knowledge about those two.
But they havent been mediocre. They've had really good games the past couple of months. Not my cup of tea mostly but still good titles.
If this is true then it is a good month. I didn't complete the first Neo but let's see if I can get further in the second game.
Yes I heard there was an upgraded version so I stopped playing. When I get a change to play the remastered version I will return to it
They should have put anything else than Saint's Row in the bundle.