Story and Gameplay
Let’s be real here: Nioh 3 does, technically, have a story. There are cutscenes. There are characters with long names and longer stares. But can we tell you what actually happened? Not really and that’s totally fine. Because Nioh 3 is unapologetically about the gameplay. This time around, you can fluidly switch between Samurai and Ninja styles, which unlocks a glorious buffet of weapons, builds, and combos that’ll make you feel like an unstoppable (and extremely fashionable) blender. It’s fast, deep, and endlessly rewarding. The cherry on top? A semi-open world approach that encourages exploration with hundreds of secrets, hidden bosses, and loot stashes tucked away like Easter eggs from hell. You're not just fighting your way forward—you're hunting every last edge.
No matter whether you are a Nioh veteran or a total noob, I guarantee you will find a playstyle you like even though dual swords Ninja is still #1 ;-)
Graphics and Sound
Visually, Nioh 3 can go from breathtaking to “eh” depending on where you’re standing. Boss fights and key story moments are absolutely gorgeous that like, pause-the-game-and-stare gorgeous. Enemy designs are grotesquely beautiful, the kind of nightmare fuel that deserves fan art. But then you stumble into a forest that looks suspiciously like something we already explored in Nioh 1 and... yeah, some environmental recycling is happening. Still, when maxed out on PC, it’s a looker overall. And the sound? Chef’s kiss of doom. From eerie, whispering ambient noises to the clang of steel-on-bone, it’s all immersive and brutal. The soundtrack dances between serene and “oh no I’m definitely dying,” which is exactly what you want in a game where survival is optional and style is mandatory.
Feedback and Verdict
We’re not gonna sugarcoat it: Nioh 3 shares a lot of DNA with Nioh 2. Like... a lot. Some UI quirks, some reused animations, and an inventory system that still thinks that it’s sorting options are a polite suggestion rather than a basic human right. But none of that gets in the way of what truly matters: the gameplay is phenomenal. The combat is so satisfying, the customization so deep, and the challenge so addictive that we kept coming back even after getting our faces handed to us repeatedly.
If we’re judging purely on action? It’s a 10/10 all day. It’s only the lingering sameness and messy menus that drag it down a notch. Still, if you’re looking for a refined, relentless action experience with that signature Team Ninja brutality, Nioh 3 is everything you could want, and several things you didn’t know you needed.
