Nioh 3 Review (PS5)
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’ve played Nioh 1 and Nioh 2, so jumping into Nioh 3 felt like coming home… but not fully. Something didn’t completely click for me this time. Don’t get me wrong—this is still a strong action RPG. But there are a few things that kept pulling me out of the experience.
Combat Still Hits Hard… But Not Always Clean
Let’s start with what Nioh does best: combat.
It’s still intense, fast, and rewarding. When everything clicks—perfect timing, clean combos, clutch dodges—it feels amazing.
But sometimes? The combos feel a bit off. Like they don’t fully flow the way you expect. And if you’re playing on controller, it can get frustrating real quick.
Inventory Management… A Full-Time Job
This might be my biggest issue with Nioh 3.
- Too much loot
- Too many weapon types
- Constant inventory management
Every few minutes, you’re back in menus sorting gear. It kills the momentum. Instead of staying locked into the action, you’re micromanaging your build non-stop. That part? Not it.
Open World Is a Fresh Move
One thing I did like is the shift to a more open-world structure.
It gives you more freedom to explore, take on missions your way, and just breathe a bit between fights.
Combined with the improved forging system—which is way more user-friendly now—it shows that the devs are trying to evolve the formula. And honestly? That part works.
Repetition Holds It Back
Here’s where it loses points for me.
A lot of the content feels reused from previous games. Same enemy types, similar encounters… it started to feel repetitive after a while. I expected more innovation, especially for a third entry.
Boss fights are a mix:
- Some are 🔥 and super satisfying to beat
- Others feel repetitive or just annoying
There were moments where I was like: “Do I really have to beat this boss just to move on?”
Graphics & Overall Experience
Visually, the game stays consistent with the Nioh style.
Nothing groundbreaking, but it fits the series. Clean, dark, and focused on gameplay over flashy visuals.
Overall? I still enjoyed the game. It’s a solid experience. But compared to Nioh 2, it didn’t hit the same level for me.
Verdict: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nioh 3 brings some solid upgrades with its open-world approach and refined systems, but it struggles with repetition and frustrating inventory management.
Still, if you’re into soulslike games, fast-paced combat, and challenging boss fights, this is definitely worth playing.
Will I go for NG+? Probably not.
But did I enjoy the ride? Yeah… I did.