This Yokai blood is the crux of Nioh 2’s identity. The twist here is, in a world that is under siege by Yokai (Japanese demons), you happen to be a half-breed with dangerous, Yokai blood running through your veins. Instead, it’s more of a personal journey for the protagonist, who is completely customizable with a surprisingly great and detailed character creation suite. That game told a story revolving around this character and helped establish the series’ identity beyond “Dark Souls rip-off.” Nioh 2 starts several years before the events of the first game and seems to have little to do with that story. Nioh was about William, an Irishman who found himself in the middle of a Japanese, supernatural blood feud involving Nobunaga Oda and demon-summoning rituals used to create unstable super-soldiers. Some of Nioh 2 lands oddly, especially its storytelling and tone, but for the most part it brings enough new stuff to the table to ensure Nioh will continue being a “thing.” Nioh 2 has more of a community vibe, with custom characters, expanded online play, and a big emphasis on helping (or challenging) other players. Fans of the first game will be instantly familiar with the structure, but the approach is quite different. ![]() ![]() ![]() So here we are with Nioh 2, which is exactly that. After that much success with a brand new IP, a sequel was inevitable. Team Ninja’s distinct take on the “soulslike” experience captured an audience unlike anything Koei Tecmo had seen in a long time. Just when it was starting to feel like the PS4 was really hurting for good original content, Nioh came along.
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