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Nioh: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Nioh (2017): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Nioh (2017) is a role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure video game developed by Team NINJA, available on PS3, PS4. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 84/100 on IGDB.

What is Nioh about?

In Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Known as Yokai, these demons inhabit a number of dangerous locations and lie in wait in the shadows to ambush unsuspecting victims. Players will also face off with other samurai in supernatural sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy.

Offering a deep and original storyline that takes place during the Warring States Period of Japanese history alongside strategic sword-fighting action, Nioh will challenge players in a way that makes every mission and accomplishment feel earned and worthwhile.

Key details

Nioh was released in 2017 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: PS3, PS4. Developer: Team NINJA.

Should you play Nioh?

A solid 84/100 aggregate score makes Nioh a safe pick for fans of role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Nioh?

Nioh is a role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure game by Team NINJA, released in 2017.

What platforms is Nioh on?

Nioh is available on PS3, PS4.

Is Nioh good?

Nioh has an aggregate score of 84/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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