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Nioh – reviews and rating

Nioh has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on February 7, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Players on RAWG rate the game 81%.

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What critics praise
„Endless optimization and customization, engaging encounters, and unparalleled combat by yourself or with a friend make Nioh an excellent choice for your next dark action/RPG.“
What critics criticize
„Despite these minor critiques, Nioh solidifies the status of roguelikes and their relevance in today’s gaming landscape.“

Game info

Release date
Feb 7, 2017
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 3
Genres
ActionRPG
Developer
Team NINJA
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Koei Tecmo Games
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Nioh?

Nioh has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Nioh released?

Nioh was released on February 7, 2017.

What platforms is Nioh available on?

Nioh is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Is Nioh worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Nioh is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Nioh?

Games similar to Nioh are for example Nioh 2, MediEvil and The Nioh Collection.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #14 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 98 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics7 reviews 92%
  • Players (RAWG)328 votes 81%

Local critics rate the game lower by 7 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 26 %
  • Recommended 54 %
  • Meh 19 %
  • Skip 1 %

328 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 27, 2017
Despite these minor critiques, Nioh solidifies the status of roguelikes and their relevance in today’s gaming landscape. Never in my countless hours with the game did Nioh feel like the knock off Bloodborne it might look like at first glance. Instead it enhances and develops the genre in new and interesting ways, building and adding a fresh layer of varnish on a previously-established framework. Although...
9/10
Game Informer Feb 1, 2017
Endless optimization and customization, engaging encounters, and unparalleled combat by yourself or with a friend make Nioh an excellent choice for your next dark action/RPG.

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