Review: Nioh 2 – Team Ninja Plays it Safe with Excellent, Action-Packed Sequel

Blood, sweat, and Yokai.

As far as sequels go, Nioh 2 isn’t the most revolutionary. Developer Team Ninja has built and iterated upon the strong foundations laid by a predecessor widely considered to be one of the best Dark Souls titles not made by From Software, but is that enough in today’s world? The follow-up does introduce new mechanics, weapons, locations, and an impressive amount of enemy variety, however, it never quite manages to shake that feeling of being more of the same. To be fair, that familiar loop is excellent at its core, although it’s not going to convert any doubters into believers. Nioh 2 is a superb PlayStation 4 exclusive that revels in being a solid but safe sequel.

Indeed, the vast majority of the features, structure, and mechanics which made Nioh tick have been lifted wholesale to form the basis of the second entry three years later. That’s no bad thing, however, as it gives what was an extraordinary combat system one more chance to shine. The trappings which make it a Souls-like return alongside loot reminiscent of Diablo to form an experience which continues to entertain a unique position in-between the two franchises.

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