Storm CertifiedCritical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Stellar combat
- Yokai skill system
- Improved difficulty balance
- Three new coastal Yashima areas
- Ten new missions
- Splitstaff weapon type
Points of Contention
- Story and character depth
- Campaign quality not exceptional
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 1 critic90 Mitchell Saltzman 2 reviews · avg IGN Nioh 2 delivers stellar, fast-paced combat enhanced by a new yokai skill system that adds depth to loot and gameplay. While the story lacks memorable character arcs and the mechanics can feel overwhelming, the refined difficulty and excellent combat make it a strong sequel for Souls-like fans.
Mitchell Saltzman 2 reviews · avg
IGN
Nioh 2 delivers stellar, fast-paced combat enhanced by a new yokai skill system that adds depth to loot and gameplay. While the story lacks memorable character arcs and the mechanics can feel overwhelming, the refined difficulty and excellent combat make it a strong sequel for Souls-like fans.
All 2 Mitchell Saltzman reviews, aggregated above
90
Nioh 2
Nioh 2 delivers stellar, fast-paced combat enhanced by a new yokai skill system that adds depth to loot and gameplay. While the story lacks memorable character arcs and the mechanics can feel overwhelming, the refined difficulty and excellent combat make it a strong sequel for Souls-like fans.
80
The Tengu's Disciple DLC
“For its modest $10 price, The Tengu's Disciple is absolutely brimming with new Nioh 2 content.”
