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Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

87%
Very Positive
DeveloperKOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
PublisherKOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Release DateFeb 5, 2021
$49.99
Peak Players41.3K
Metacritic86
PlatformsWindows
Action
RPG
AI Review Summary

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is a mechanically dense action-RPG that fuses the high-speed precision of Ninja Gaiden with the punishing stamina management of Dark Souls. While it offers unparalleled combat depth and a complex loot system, some players may find the inventory management tedious and the recycled assets from its predecessor disappointing.

Pros

  • Offers an exceptionally deep and rewarding combat system with a very high skill ceiling.95%
  • Features extensive build variety and character customization that encourages experimentation.85%
  • Combines addictive loot and crafting systems similar to Path of Exile with tight action gameplay.80%
  • Challenging boss encounters and enemy variety that reward mastery and tactical planning.75%
  • High replayability and longevity for players who enjoy optimizing builds in the endgame.70%

Cons

  • Requires excessive inventory management due to a constant influx of loot with minor stat differences.85%
  • Relies heavily on recycled enemies, animations, and environments from the original Nioh.80%
  • Level design is frequently criticized for being repetitive and visually uninteresting.75%
  • Artificial difficulty spikes through enemy hyper-armor and cluttered particle effects.70%
  • Mechanical complexity can feel over-engineered or overwhelming to newcomers.65%

Notable Mentions

  • High average playtime of over 115 hours suggests immense content value for dedicated players.
  • Reviewers frequently debate whether the game is a true 'Soulslike' or its own 'Masocore' subgenre.
  • Steam Deck users represent a small but present portion of the active player base.
Confidence: 66%
Based on the 136 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 9, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.5K
Peak · last 90 days
2.1K
All-time peak
41.3K

Price

Current price
$49.99
Lowest tracked
$19.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
75%
All-time positive
87%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews50.5K
Positive: 44.1K (87%)Negative: 6.4K (13%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

116h

Avg Playtime at Review

91%

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