Nioh 2
| Nioh 2 | |
|---|---|
| Original title | 仁王 2 |
| transcription | Niō 2 |
| Studio |
 Team ninja
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| Publisher |
Sony Interactive Entertainment Koei Tecmo
|
| Senior Developer | Tom Lee Fumihiko Yasuda |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
March 13, 2020 |
| platform | PlayStation 4 |
| genre | Action RPG |
| Game mode | Single player , multiplayer |
| control | DualShock 4 |
| medium | Download , Blu-ray Disc |
Nioh 2 ( Japanese:仁王 2, Hepburn : Niō 2) is an action role-playing game by the Japanese game developer Team Ninja , which was released on March 13, 2020 exclusively for the PlayStation 4 . The 2017 sequel to the game Nioh was first announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles in 2018. A playable demo could be tried out by the audience during the Tokyo Game Show 2019. The international publisher is Sony Interactive Entertainment .
action
Nioh 2 is a prequel to its successful predecessor Nioh , which has sold more than 2.5 million times worldwide. The story is set in Japan during the Sengoku period , 1477 to 1573, and the game world in a high-fantasy look is haunted by dangerous demons, the yokai . The player's task is to travel to the deadly Dark Realm in the role of a mysterious, half-human, half-demonic warrior and fight against numerous yokai. In contrast to its predecessor, this time there is no given character available, like the English samurai William Adams before; the character is initially created using an extensive modular system. Not only the gender of the protagonist, but also numerous external characteristics, such as skin and hair color, voice, hairstyle or body shape, can be individually determined.
Gameplay
In NIOH 2 is again an action RPG with an increased level of difficulty, in which even the smallest opponents represents a mortal danger. Nioh 2 is compared with well-known genre representatives such as Dark Souls and referred to as a so-called Souls-like. In order to achieve a victory, enemies must be carefully studied in order to learn the sequence of attacks and defenses and to find the right weapon to use against them. The combat system of Nioh 2 uses the mechanics of the predecessor in many places and offers a large number of different weapons, such as swords, bows, spears, shuriken or axes, all with corresponding advantages and disadvantages against a certain type of enemy. The menus have been revised, however, and it is now easier to assign active and passive skills and thus gain an advantage in combat, both in terms of weapon selection and in specializing as a ninja, warrior or ranged fighter.
Innovations
In addition to the familiar gameplay, a number of new game mechanics were implemented for the second part.
- The hero of the game now has powerful demon powers that he can unleash in combat. For example, a burning whip, a huge hammer or a protective force field can be used in the fight against the usually very strong opponents - provided the player has previously acquired the required skill, which is bestowed by defeated intermediate and final bosses.
- "Benevolent graves" can be found where the player can conjure up the spirit of a dead warrior. This then follows him for a while and helps in the fight against overpowering opponents. In the multiplayer mode , the help of other players is requested via the hidden graves online.
reception
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The first experience reports are mostly positive. Players of the open beta test version on the PlayStation 4 as well as representatives of the trade press who have already been able to assess a not yet final version of Nioh 2 particularly emphasize the demanding gameplay , the newly added demonic powers and the extensive possibilities for customizing the character . The game's improved technology with a refresh rate of 60 frames / second and the use of HDR was also praised.
"Conclusion:" Burned, impaled, crushed: When I played the current Nioh 2 demo, at some point I simply stopped counting how often I was creatively transported to the afterlife by demons and had to start my journey again from the last storage altar. But that's exactly what I expect from a Souls-like, challenges to my own patience, resistance to frustration and the ability to learn, which rewards me with a deep feeling of satisfaction after a victory in what seems to be eternal duels against seemingly overpowering bosses. ""
"Conclusion:" Above all, the stronger fantasy element ensures that the game promises to be more fantastic, imaginative and courageous than its predecessor in terms of gameplay, design and variety. The new demon abilities give additional playful possibilities and give the otherwise rather shy genre a touch of spectacle. The opponents are designed more creatively and the bosses in particular are sprayed with crazy ideas. ""
Web links
- official website
- NIOH 2 in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ https://blog.de.playstation.com/2019/10/30/erscheinungsdaten-von-nioh-2-und-neue-offene-beta-angekndigt/ Release date of Nioh 2 and new open beta announced
- ↑ https://www.gameswelt.de/nioh-2/news/release-termin-haben-endet-fest,299693 NIOH 2: The release date is finally fixed
- ↑ https://www.play3.de/2019/02/05/nioh-mehr-als-25-millionen-verkaeufe-zum-zweiten-geburtstag/ Nioh: More than 2.5 million sales for the second birthday.
- ↑ https://blog.de.playstation.com/2019/09/19/angespiele-nioh-2-auf-der-tokyo-game-show-2019/ Played: Nioh 2 at the Tokyo Game Show 2019
- ↑ https://www.eurogamer.de/articles/2019-09-19-nioh-2-macht-da-weiter-wo-teil-eins-aufgehoert-hat-ganz-nah-an-der-schmerz border Nioh 2 continues where part one left off: very close to the pain limit.
- ↑ https://www.gameswelt.de/nioh-2/preview/drei-punkte-die-uns-begeistern,298927 NIOH 2: Three points that inspire us ...
- ↑ Test (evaluation) for Nioh 2 (role play). Retrieved March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ Nioh 2 in the test overview: The "most difficult game in the world"? March 12, 2020, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ Nioh 2: The hardest game in the world? Action RPG test. March 10, 2020, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ https://geekvibesnation.com/nioh-2-open-beta-hands-on-impressions/ Nioh 2 Open Beta Hands-On Impressions
- ↑ https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-nioh-2-playstation-4-pro-first-look Nioh 2 hands-on: how Team Ninja polishes and refines its winning formula
- ↑ Ulrich Wimmeroth: Nioh 2 continues where part one left off: very close to the pain threshold. Retrieved November 9, 2019 .
- ↑ Matthias Grimm: NIOH 2: Three points that inspire us ... Accessed on November 9, 2019 .