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Nioh: First Impressions - TICGN

PlayStation 4 exclusive Nioh launched its alpha demo this week. Is it going to be Team Ninja's next hit? Get the information you need right here.

TheOneWhoIsTornApart3675d ago

It's addicting as hell. Such a great blend of Dark Souls , Onimusha , Ninja Gaiden and Tenchu. I can't wait to play the final polished and balanced version

WildArmed3675d ago (Edited 3675d ago )

Indeed! Coop is pretty fun, right now I just around helping people. It's always fun when the host activates yokais and then runs away... While I'm killing his Yoaki for him haha

Game is definitely isn't a Souls clone. People have got to calling it such -- it's more like Onimusha than BB

trooper_3675d ago

Yrah, I'm getting an Onimusha vibe from it.

nix3675d ago

Hmmm... Onimusha. Good days. How long is this demo? I've seen videos that are like 45 mins to 4 hours +.

I've got the demo downloaded but I'm too busy playing Alienation. The random ppl joining your game and making a chaos never fails to entertain.

Ginpachi-sama3675d ago

Quick question i finished the second bossfight and what am i supposed to get after finishing the demo? And how do i join someones game?

WildArmed3674d ago

The demo has about 4-10 hours of content depending on skill level (or if you decide to solo it). I think I have about 20 hours in the demo, I've been playing a lot of online co-op.

If someone good joins you, it doesn't take long. I run most people through the stage within 15-20mins.

There are two stages. After the first boss fight, the DLC should unlock. From the main menu, you can access the DLC by pressing Triangle IIRC.

You can see how the DLC appears after the first boss: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Here's how you co-op:

From the map, select a mission and hit Square for matchmaking. ( https://www.youtube.com/wat... )

The demo will go offline soon ( a week or so) and you will not be able to access it afterwards.

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MasterCornholio3675d ago (Edited 3675d ago )

I find the game pretty cool but basic enemy's one shotting you is a bit much in my opinion. I never had that problem with Bloodborne.

Morgue3675d ago

Is this demo only out in Europe?

TheOneWhoIsTornApart3675d ago

Level up some and you will be fine. Trust me I felt the same way you did at first but when I leveled up I could take a lot more hits and it wasn't as grueling anymore. Still a great challenge however. it made it a lot funner. I am so excited for the full game.

NewMonday3675d ago

don't rush attack them and wait till they lose stamina so they don't hit you with a full combo

MasterCornholio3675d ago

@Above

Thanks for the advice. I'll take it into consideration.

WildArmed3674d ago (Edited 3674d ago )

Feels that way, but once you realize you have nothing on (in terms of armor), it makes sense. Once you pick up pieces of armor, you won't get one-shot.

It's much more fair once you actually start leveling up, get skills and armor+weapons. After 30mins of dying, I was equipped well enough to finish the rest of the stage, and tackle the second stage.

You can see how forgiving even the bosses can be once suited up with average gear: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

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Rob_Ko3675d ago

Tune difficulty a bit, and we have another hit.

q8kik3675d ago

If it's the dev's vision to make it the way it is, then let it stay as it is.

pyroxxx3675d ago

It is really good,.. punishing as hell,.. but good

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Team Ninja: How Ninja Gaiden and Nioh connect to Rise of the Ronin

Many of you who have already played Rise of the Ronin may have noticed some elements of our previous works such as Ninja Gaiden and Nioh from Team Ninja. Today we’re excited to share some of the behind-the-scenes development stories for the first time. Plus we share details on an upcoming game update.

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purple101730d ago

not a good title FPS RUSSIA. should have gone with: "new content added'. ... or something like that

try : 'New and expanded content 5 new Ally Missions added. + Addition of dojo training partners"

FPSRUSSIA730d ago

Lol thats the title of the article by playstation blog what are you talking about ?

FPSRUSSIA730d ago

Read the article it has nothing to do with what you said

purple101730d ago

I literally copied and pasted that from the bottom of the article

DEEBO730d ago

The new update is so good...

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The Nioh franchise has sold over 6 million copies worldwide

Team Ninja: "The Nioh franchise has sold over 6 million copies worldwide now!"

FallenAngel19841715d ago

At 6 million NiOh is on the cusp of nearly outselling Ninja Gaiden’s 6.8 million with just only 2 titles under its belt

This could mean Team Ninja may see no reason to return to producing new NG games

CaptainHenry9161714d ago

But what if a new Ninja Gaiden sells well?

FallenAngel19841714d ago (Edited 1714d ago )

The latest Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection had sold 240,000 units worldwide at last count

Unfortunately that may not be as high enough a number to convince Team Ninja to also commit to continuing Ninja Gaiden alongside Dead or Alive and NiOh.

And when they aren’t working on those they’re focused on licensed properties like Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

I wish I were wrong but that may be how Tecmo Koei sees it. Hopefully they prove me wrong and produce Ninja Gaiden 4 at some point

Yi-Long1714d ago

To be fair, does anyone still trust Team Ninja with Ninja Gaiden*?

Let’s be honest here, it was Itagaki who created Ninja Gaiden greatness, with NG1, NG Black (improved version of NG1), and Ninja Gaiden 2.

The Sigma versions of 1 & 2, done without Itagaki, while decent/good, never lived up to the originals, and NG3 was a mess.

And they half-assed the collection, so many huge fans of the series never bothered picking that up.

I’d be excited if Itagaki would announce a return to the action ninja genre. If Team Ninja would announce a NG4, I’d be skeptical.

To be fair, Team Ninja DID show they’re still capable of releasing greatness with the Nioh games, but with Ninja Gaiden, without Itagaki, they have never been able to reach the quality of NG Black again.

(* … does anyone still trust them with the DOA games, for that matter … !? )

deadfrag1714d ago (Edited 1714d ago )

Things are not seen from that stand point.Ninja Gaiden Never had a game produced for PS4 or Xbox One from the ground up.Nioh sold 6 milion because exposure and Marketing are way bigger this days than they were on PS3 and Xbox 360 generation.The Ninja Gaiden collection was never going to sell much since theres nothing new on them,this collection is actually worse to what was already available on Xbox 360 and can be play by BC on any Xbox One console.Ninja Gaiden needs a new game that shows new stuff and that gets backed in the marketing like Nioh.This collection games have already been played by anyone that likes Ninja Gaiden years ago it didnt bring nothing new to the table it was obvious that it would not sell very well.

ocelot071714d ago

That's great and it's now free on the epic game store.

FinalFantasyFanatic1714d ago

I just picked it up a couple of hours ago, it was a nice surprise to see it there.

jznrpg1714d ago

Well made games glad they did well .

Brazz1714d ago

they deserve this, Nioh is a amazing game. Hopefully they will expand and make a more ambitious game and have even more sales.

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PlayStation Now games for May: Jump Force, Nioh and Streets of Rage 4

With PlayStation Now’s May lineup, you can try to survive unrelenting yokai in feudal Japan, rub shoulders with manga icons, and battle your way across an entire city. Starting tomorrow, May 4, Nioh, Jump Force and Streets of Rage 4 will be available to play on your PS5 or PS4 console.

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XboxCore1845d ago

Ohh I always wanted to try Jump Force. Can get back on my fantasy of being Goku :)

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northpaws1845d ago

Talking about Goku, I used to like him a lot, but he just became a selfish jerk that only want to fight and left his family behind to rot lol, at least we see Vegeta spent some time with family here and there lol

Teflon021845d ago

Goku's far from selfish. He's just an idiot with an addition.
Also Dragon Ball Z starts with Piccolo basically being Gohan's dad. Not sure how these things became a realization in 2021 lmao

Germaximus1845d ago

PS Now additions have been rocking for quite awhile now.

iwin861845d ago

Street Of Rage 4 is awesome. Big recommendation.

RosweeSon1844d ago

Just bought physical 😏🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤣 does look great tho.

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LucasRuinedChildhood1845d ago

Nioh was given out on PS Plus around a year ago (most people who have PS Now also have PS Plus) and Jump Force is not particularly good. There's a big gap in quality between PS Plus and PS Now.

Teflon021845d ago

Streets of Rage is a fantastic game. Didn't know about Nioh though. I don't think I have it. Though I'd rather play the ps5 version in the future

Petebloodyonion1844d ago

Streets of Rage 4 is a must-play title if you like beat em up.
Also, not everyone has PS+ so Nioh is still a good game.

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