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[VanCityGamer]

Digitally Downloaded's 10/10 just brought the Meta score up to 88.

 

[texhnolyze]

NZ website Gameplanet reviewed it.

10/10

"Nioh is the best action game in a decade"

damn

Bloodborne is robbed.

 

[Kazuo Hirai]

Metacritic up to 88. I was right.

 

[VanCityGamer]

Metacritic up to 88. I was right.

Haha for now! If I had to guess, a couple of lower scores (such as Polygon) will have it settle at 87.

 

[Inuhanyou]

Haha for now! If I had to guess, a couple of lower scores (such as Polygon) will have it settle at 87.

if Gamespot gives it that 9 out of 10 i'm thinking they will and the rest follow, i wonder if that will be enough to balance against polygon

 

[xuchu]

Any reason why ign's 9.6 not showing up on metacritic?

 

[VanCityGamer]

if Gamespot gives it that 9 out of 10 i'm thinking they will and the rest follow, i wonder if that will be enough to balance against polygon

Will certainly be close. I suppose it depends how low Polygon goes. I feel a 6 from Polygon would ensure an 87 Meta. A 7/10 or above leaves a possibility for 88. Both would be amazing Meta scores, of course.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

This would give people some idea about how Polygon finds the game

http://www.polygon.com/nioh-guide/2...hrine-stats-leveling-kodoma-skill-prestige-ki

 

[Jawbreaker]

Any reason why ign's 9.6 not showing up on metacritic?

It's there.

 

[Kaisos]

This would give people some idea about how Polygon finds the game

http://www.polygon.com/nioh-guide/2...hrine-stats-leveling-kodoma-skill-prestige-ki

They think Nioh is confusing compared to Dark Souls, a game that literally tells you nothing other than the basic controls by writing them on the ground. Okay.

 

[DieNgamers]

I really really hope this isn't becoming the next Witcher III / Bloodborne situation.

Souls fans and Nioh fans need to get along, just sayin'. Mostly they share the same camp.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

I really really hope this isn't becoming the next Witcher III / Bloodborne situation.

Souls fans and Nioh fans need to get along, just sayin'. Mostly they share the same camp.

Nioh would end up fighting with Souls, Nier, For Honor and probably even Horizon. Every one of those games would have strong passionate fans.

 

[Imp the Dimp]

I love Souls and Nioh alike.

 

[Sayad]

They think Nioh is confusing compared to Dark Souls, a game that literally tells you nothing other than the basic controls by writing them on the ground. Okay.

Don't think that's it, Nioh is definitely more technical than DS and there's a lot more to learn, to the point where I'd say DS is simple enough to just throw you out there while Nioh really needed the tutorials.

 

[Eolz]

Nope not just you. They reduced the number of enemies and the damage enemies do to health and ki. Its much much easier.

This.
Did people see that Polygon said they took 8 hours to unlock the map btw?

 

[GHG]

This would give people some idea about how Polygon finds the game

http://www.polygon.com/nioh-guide/2...hrine-stats-leveling-kodoma-skill-prestige-ki

8 hours to complete the tutorial and first level? Are these guys for real?

 

[Kaisos]

Don't think that's it, Nioh is definitely more technical than DS and there's a lot more to learn, to the point where I'd say DS is simple enough to just throw you out there while Nioh really needed the tutorials.

I mean, I guess? But I really do feel that since DaS uses such an odd control scheme and makes very particular assumptions about how people are going to play that it's definitely more confusing coming from other action games.

 

[Imp the Dimp]

I'm not one to mock people for being a little slow with games but 8h for the tutorial level seems excessive. There is hardly anything difficult in there.

 

[AzureFlame]

it took me 2 hours and i got everything, it wasn't that hard at all.

 

[viHuGi]

8 hours to complete the tutorial and first level? Are these guys for real?

Lmao what a terrible skill.

 

[xuchu]

It's there.

Ah you're right. Wasn't showing up until I hit see all reviews.

8 hours to complete the tutorial and first level? Are these guys for real?

That's crazy. At least that time is not just the

Spoiler

london

tutorial but also the isle of demons level. Bracing for 6/10 really. I dunno it may be a useful review for people not used to these sort of games or video games in general.

 

[Ragnar Blackmane]

Digitally Downloaded's 10/10 just brought the Meta score up to 88.

Slowly up to 90 we gooooooooooooooooooooo.

 

[Milijango]

I really really hope this isn't becoming the next Witcher III / Bloodborne situation.

Souls fans and Nioh fans need to get along, just sayin'. Mostly they share the same camp.

The lack of a Souls game this year should at least keep GOTY reasonably sporting. It'll still be a bloodbath but that has more to do with Zelda and Persona 5.

 

[Sioen]

8 hours to complete the tutorial and first level? Are these guys for real?

It's polygon so yes.

 

[timmyp53]

8 hours to complete the tutorial and first level? Are these guys for real?

Never forget.
http://m.imgur.com/gallery/aEple

 

[Jimmyfenix]

It's up to 89 on opencritic and 88 on metacritic

 

[BigEmil]

NZ website Gameplanet reviewed it.

10/10

"Nioh is the best action game in a decade"

damn

Clicking all these reviews very nice

 

[Mendrox]

Looks like it's sold out on Amazon for now

Urgh, some places here in Germany didn't even get a charge?! Wtf

 

[Usobuko]

Zelda will win gaf goty. Just like it did against most anticipated game in 2017.

But such reviews are excellent start for koei temco to build a series.

 

[kromeo]

The lack of a Souls game this year should at least keep GOTY reasonably sporting. It'll still be a bloodbath but that has more to do with Zelda and Persona 5.

Zelda will win it, even though I don't think it looks great personally

 

[pharmboy044]

Has that Gameplanet review been added to that 88 Metacritic score? Looking at what other reviews are out there, I'm thinking this might have a chance to hit 90 if Giantbomb reviews it and gives it 5 stars.

 

[BigEmil]

Why does Polygon reviews have a stronger affect on Metacritic then others?

 

[xuchu]

Has that Gameplanet review been added to that 88 Metacritic score? Looking at what other reviews are out there, I'm thinking this might have a chance to hit 90 if Giantbomb reviews it and gives it 5 stars.

Looks like a 4 or 5 from giant bomb if they review it. Jeff and Jason are loving the technical combat and diablo loot means Jeff is into it too. "You can feed weapons to other weapons". Gamespot, I can see being 9 based on their review in progress. They're weighted heavily on metacritic. EZA hasn't released their review yet have they? Easy 4 or 4.5 from Ben though.

 

[Ratrat]

I really really hope this isn't becoming the next Witcher III / Bloodborne situation.

Souls fans and Nioh fans need to get along, just sayin'. Mostly they share the same camp.

Er. Most people excited for Nioh ARE Dark Souls fans. The Witcher has a completely different design philosophy.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

Er. Most people excited for Nioh ARE Dark Souls fans. The Witcher has a completely different design philosophy.

If you put up a thread with the title "Is Nioh better than Dark souls?", you'll have battle lines drawn in seconds.

And there's plenty of chance for that to happen, don't forget the final DLC for DS3 would be out in a few short months.

 

[Ratrat]

If you put up a thread with the title "Is Nioh better than Dark souls?", you'll have battle lines drawn in seconds.

And there's plenty of chance for that to happen, don't forget the final DLC for DS3 would be out in a few short months.

But it would be more similar to a Demons Souls vs Dark Souls. Or Bloodborne vs Dark Souls 3 type of argument and not 'that Witcher/Nioh has shit combat/controls/gameplay!'
Also the DS3 dlc so far was considered disappointing by most. Nioh is the perfect remedy for fans growing bored.

 

[isaacnukem]

I think the Nioh fans and Souls fans overlap in a pretty huge pool, and any vocal people folks that are against two awesome IPs existing that'll quench thirst are just the minority. My Souls groups on Facebook already opened Nioh groups.

 

[komorebi]

If you put up a thread with the title "Is Nioh better than Dark souls?", you'll have battle lines drawn in seconds.

Expect this soon from the LTTP masterbating threads.

"LTTP: Nioh - what the Soulsborne games should have been." 45 pages in a single day.

 

[Ratrat]

I think the Nioh fans and Souls fans overlap in a pretty huge pool, and any vocal people folks that are against two awesome IPs existing that'll quench thirst are just the minority. My Souls groups on Facebook already opened Nioh groups.

Its like how Souls fans often like Dragons Dogma. And many will say it has superior combat.

 

[Zimmy68]

I don't know much about the game and decided to watch IGN plays live where they went through the tutorial.
Is it just me or does it look like an early PS3 game, graphics wise?

 

[Tankard]

I don't know much about the game and decided to watch IGN plays live where they went through the tutorial.
Is it just me or does it look like an early PS3 game, graphics wise?

Just you.

 

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

I don't know much about the game and decided to watch IGN plays live where they went through the tutorial.
Is it just me or does it look like an early PS3 game, graphics wise?

It does a little bit sometimes on base PS4 in Action mode.

 

[Mendrox]

I don't know much about the game and decided to watch IGN plays live where they went through the tutorial.
Is it just me or does it look like an early PS3 game, graphics wise?

No not really lol

 

[butman]

So i'm seeing the same case as Bloodborne in 2015. Early GOTY canditate, end of the year no one will remember it except GAF.

 

[Cyberia]

It's not a review, but they talk about Nioh in today's Giant Bombcast and they are very positive about it.

Jeff and Jason both played it and seem really taken with it so far.

Video: https://youtu.be/_QSg149m1z8?t=25m30s

 

[myco666]

Early PS3 game? No way. Late PS3 game maybe.

 

[Kalentan]

8 hours to complete the tutorial and first level? Are these guys for real?

...What? 8 hours?

I'm only 6 hours in and I've completed... The 'Prologue' level, the tutorial, the 1st Level, the 2nd Level, 4 Sub-missions and half way through the 3rd level... and I've died a fair bit of times too and made sure to explore every corner... How could they take 8 hours to do not even half of that!?

 

[silva1991]

8 hours to complete the tutorial and first level? Are these guys for real?

I don't get it either. Tutorial level was ridiculously easy. I don't think it took me more than 50 mins and I searched every corner

I don't know much about the game and decided to watch IGN plays live where they went through the tutorial.
Is it just me or does it look like an early PS3 game, graphics wise?

I love Nioh, but it is dated visually.

 

[ced]

Damnit wrong thread, off to the OT lol

 

[False Witness]

Is it normal that you can't combo square and triangle attacks or am I missing something?

There are certain abilities you unlock that act as combo enders using triangle.