“As much as I adore Nioh 2 and think it’s one of the best soulslike games out there, I don’t know if I can go back after the brilliance of Nioh 3.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Brilliant evolution of series
- Lightning fast combat
- Dizzying build variety
- Semi-open-world exploration
- New style shift mechanic
- Vast interconnected maps
Points of Contention
- PC performance issues
- Struggles in dense environments
- Forces DLSS usage
- Inconsistent frame rate
- Schlocky time-travel plot
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics90
Rhys Wood
TechRadar
80
Gabriel Zamora
PCMag
“Nioh 3 is a massive, compelling game with exciting action and a terrific presentation, making it an Editors' Choice winner for action-RPGs.”
