Nioh: Complete Edition
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About Nioh: Complete Edition
Nioh: Complete Edition is a punishing action RPG with deep RPG systems set in feudal Japan. Developed by Team NINJA and published in 2017, it blends brutal hack-and-slash combat with folklore and history. You play as William Adams, a foreigner navigating demonic invasions and clan politics. The Complete Edition bundles the base game and three major expansions, adding new weapons, armor, and story content. It’s a grind-heavy experience focused on mastering fluid combat, character builds, and survival mechanics. Available on PS4 and PC, it’s designed for players who thrive on challenge and want a dense, reward-driven loop of progression.
Gameplay
Combat is a high-difficulty rhythm game of parrying, dodging, and weapon switching. Each fight forces you to read enemy patterns, manage stamina, and use iai (instant strikes) to break their guard. You juggle a primary weapon, sub-weapon, and skills like magic or ninja techniques, with combos and upgrades shaping your playstyle. Missions are linear gauntlets against hordes or bosses, often requiring multiple retries. Spirit Gauge mechanics let you heal mid-fight but risk death if misused. Co-op and PvP modes add variety, but the core loop is solo progression: farming materials, leveling skills, and optimizing builds. Controls are tight but demand precision, with stiff penalties for mistakes.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings give it 82.5/100, with 68% completion rate and 34-hour average playtime. 72% of players call it “challenging but fair,” while 58% praise its “deep RPG elements.” Reviews highlight the weapon diversity and boss design, though 42% note a steep learning curve. Achievement hunters spend 50+ hours unlocking all 100 trophies, with “Dragon of the North” expansion being the most time-intensive. Community moods lean “frustrated but hooked” (34%) and “respectful of the challenge” (28%). Critics call it “a masterclass in difficulty scaling” but warn it’s not for casual players.
PlayPile's Take
Nioh: Complete Edition is for players who relish systemic depth over polish. The $39.99 price tag nets a massive content package, but you’ll need patience for its relentless difficulty. Achievements and expansions justify the cost for completionists, though newcomers might find it overwhelming. It’s a triumph of combat design and progression, but only if you’re willing to die dozens of times for incremental upgrades. Stick with it, and you’ll earn a rewarding, if grueling, journey through Sengoku-era chaos.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
82.5
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