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Nioh

2017 84 / 100 Adventure Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Role-playing (RPG)
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 Show full summary

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.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused Game modeCo-op Game modeMultiplayer GameplayRole-playing

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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.

GameplayCombat-focused Game modeCo-op Game modeMultiplayer GameplayRole-playing GenreAdventure GenreHack and slash/Beat 'em up GenreRole-playing (RPG) ThemeAction ThemeFantasy ThemeHistorical Traitbloody Traitdemon Traitdevelopment hell Traitfeudalism Traitgamescom 2016 Traitgiant monsters Traithistorical figures in fictional settings Traitmartial arts Traitninja Traitover the shoulder Traitplatform exclusive Traitplaystation experience 2016 Traitrpg elements Traitsamurai Traitthe game awards - best action game - nominee Traitthe game awards - nominee Traitthe game awards 2017 Traittokyo game show 2010 Traityokai

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Studio & publishing

Developer
Team NINJA
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Koei Tecmo Games
Franchise
Nioh
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Spielprofil

Modi
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Historical
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • PlayStation 4 Feb 07, 2017
  • PlayStation 4 Feb 08, 2017
  • PlayStation 3 TBD

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