Nioh (PS4)

I have both played the alpha and beta of this game and I got to say this game is pretty good. There are some aspects that are similar to dark souls in a way. This game features 3 modes which are action, movie and movie (variable). Action prioritizes frame rate over resolution, movie prioritizes resolution over frame rate and movie variable tries to balance out both. When it comes to combat there are 3 stances; the High, Mid and Low stance that go in hand with the weapons you have. I don't really know how to write reviews on game, but it's a buy for me although I will still wait for reviews by video game reviewers or professionals just in case.

If you're reading this and trying to decide whether or not to pick it up I would say you take the plunge. It's a game that shares a lot of design philosophy with the Dark Souls series but with a very difference aesthetic. It adds a few things to the formula that are welcome additions. The change in scenery is pretty neat too. Overall the only thing I'd have changed would be to allow for character customization and the like. Everyone is playing the same guy with a few hair/beard choices unless you buy specific character models. I'd rather we have more time to customize ourselves, but that's a minor quibble. The game is fun! Give it a chance!

I'm just gonna get straight to the point: Ninja Gaiden influence - fast paced action with learnable skills and maneuvers. Cant find and equip weapons such as Katanas, Axes/Hammers, Spears, Dual Swords, and Kugarishima (sickle and chain) Onimusha - Vibe and feel with setting taking place in a sort of feudal Japan era, enemies and monster designs influenced by this as well "Souls" influence - hard difficulty, leveling up system by collecting Amrita, (Souls in this game) enemies respawn at savepoints and finding shortcuts On its own, it has a Stance based combat system which allows for more dynamic and tactical combat options. Pick this game up NOW