90
Even in a genre as saturated as the Soulslike, nothing compares to the Nioh series, and Nioh 3 stands out as the best in the trilogy. The transition to an open world isn’t perfect, but the rewarding exploration, stunning landscapes, and thrilling optional boss battles more than make up for any minor issues. Add to that top-notch combat, an extremely customizable character creation system, a lengthy campaign with a deep New Game+ mode where the loot system really shines, and an auto-equip feature that’s a true godsend, and you have yet another Team Ninja hit that sits at the top of the Soulslike genre.
80
Nioh 3 makes minor updates to the formula that was so successful in Nioh 2 but transplants it into a time-travelling open-world adventure. Asset recycling is a little egregious, but it's a tough new Nioh outing that fans of the series will eat up.
80
Nioh 3 is a mechanically rich action RPG that refines the series’ trademark combat while experimenting with a semi-open structure. Its strongest moments deliver exceptional flow and mastery, though repetitive objectives and technical issues hold it back. Not the series’ peak, but still one of the most satisfying skill-driven RPGs available.
10
O jogo brilha na sua gameplay viciante, além do mundo imersivo onde somos inseridos, que proporciona uma ótima exploração, e da franquia toda esse jogo possui os melhores Bosses.
8
I’ve played through all of the previous Niohs and I struggled with this one the most. The kusarigama has been my go to in all of them. Not having high medium or low stance in ninja stance did not help me and significantly affected how I played. That’s not to say this is a bad thing, I just wanted expecting it to impact me as much. The one thing that was just awful was the input delay or the game just ignored. It was pervasive with ignoring the elixir. I tried multiple controls, different consoles. Nothing worked. This was present in previous games but is very bad in this game. This caused significant frustration on multiple occasions. I would have rated this higher if this wasn’t present. Overall it was more Nioh, which is great! I had fun overall and I enjoyed it. Nioh 2 is still probably my favorite but this one is not far behind at all.
8
Now that I've played through the game and earned the Platinum trophy, my negative opinion of Nioh 3 has improved significantly. The balancing in the final area, including the final boss, was also better. After Kunimatsu held me up for around two hours, I was able to defeat all the bosses in the final area, including Hiruko, on my first try. The game's world and atmosphere are excellent. My only real criticism is that the game is too difficult in the first half, there’s hardly any epic boss room music like in Dark Souls, the open world enemy variety could be better and all the item spamming until your inventory is just full is annoying too. I’m burned out on Nioh 3 for now and am going to take a break from Nioh for a while. Maybe I’ll give Nioh 2 a try in the future.
Nioh 3
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Feb 6, 2026
Metascore
Generally Favorable
86
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
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Feb 28, 2026
100
I hope this is the moment where Team Ninja is finally acknowledged as not only a driving force in the Soulslike genre, but for its name to be ranked amongst the best. Nioh 3 is an unbelievable game from start to finish and excels in all aspects of game development.
Feb 17, 2026
90
It may not replace Elden Ring in my heart, but Nioh 3 is a new high bar for the series and one of the most engaging and exciting Soulslikes I've had the fortune of playing. Top-of-the-line combat and a brand-new and surprisingly engaging open world make it a fantastic place to start for newcomers or longtime franchise fans alike. Aside from a somewhat weak plot, there's nothing holding back Nioh 3; it's absolutely worth picking up.
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7.8
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May 28, 2026
10
O jogo brilha na sua gameplay viciante, além do mundo imersivo onde somos inseridos, que proporciona uma ótima exploração, e da franquia toda esse jogo possui os melhores Bosses.
May 8, 2026
10
after playing this game kinda wish i invested more time into the previous games as i didnt play the earlier versions much. I have to say there is nothing i dont like about this game and i love how big the game is to explore, grow, and coop - only downfall with the online is that once you die you have to request player to help you unless im missing something. switching styles is amazing but the massive inventory dump filling up inventory so fast is crazy which puts you in a constant inventory purge but there are options for what to do with the excess items/wpns you pick up. game doesnt really have much explanation on certain items which pushes me to search up on wikia. like ive seen players with glowing wpns but most of the items ive seen have no clue what they are used for. so game does require you to do a lot of thinking planning and yes online wikia but only until you manage to figure out things then its just grind from there and getting slapped around hilariously lol.
Feb 4, 2026
90
Nioh 3 doesn’t settle for iterative improvements. Instead, it pulls together Team Ninja’s best mechanics from past entries, folds in welcome touches from its other games, and backs it all up with genuinely strong new additions that feel mechanically sound and consistently engaging.
Feb 4, 2026
90
You don’t change a winning team, as they say. Except that you absolutely can replace a winning team with an even stronger one. These 60 hours spent with Nioh 3 have done more than dispel our doubts—they’ve shown us that every change introduced by Koei Tecmo was conceived with exceptional care and relevance. Nioh 3 has become an exploration game, and it feels like this was its calling from the very beginning…Smartly reconfigured around the complementarity between samurai and ninja, enhanced by well-judged new mechanics, and boasting unshakeable nervousness, versatility, and depth, Nioh 3’s combat system reaches remarkable heights of intensity and enjoyment. The few flaws that can be pointed out—such as a weak story and recycled enemies—won’t prevent Team Ninja’s game from taking its crown.
Feb 4, 2026
81
Nioh 3 may not be the peak of the series, but it remains a strong title that understands what makes Nioh special. For fans, it’s an experience worth diving into. For newcomers, it’s a deeply rewarding introduction. And for me, it’s another reminder of why this series still stands above most Soulslikes chasing the same crown.
Feb 4, 2026
80
Nioh 3 is the culmination of Team Ninja's three previous souls-like games, pushing each aspect a little further. While not entirely perfect, it is steadily approaching perfection. It is one of the must-have souls-like games for any fan of the genre.
Feb 4, 2026
70
Too much of Nioh 3 is too similar to past Nioh games, so while that means it has a few glorious boss fights and fluid controls, it lets down the innovative spirit the series was founded on.
May 4, 2026
10
Not only is it an engaging Souls-like action game, but simply playing it feels exhilarating, making it a high-quality action game in its own right.
There’s plenty to do beyond the main story, so you can enjoy it for a very long time.
Mar 30, 2026
7
I can’t give the score over 7 since most of the game was a copy paste from previous games. I just wish they brought back the same magic that they did from Nioh 1 and 2. I really was expecting much more from them.
Mar 20, 2026
7
Open world feels very filler and boring. Story isn’t great. Combat is incredible
Feb 14, 2026
4
Correct .....for a 2010 game .... really in 2010 many and many games were better than this ...sc*m
Feb 9, 2026
4
I love the gameplay, but I regret not getting it for PC. On PS5 Pro, it's a blurry mess. The final release seems worse than the Demo, I am of course playing on Performance mode, 30 fps mode is unplayable.
SummaryOvercome difficult challenges in an open field. This game is set in an open field, in which players can freely explore, while enjoying the unique tension that accompanies all "Nioh" titles. Face formidable encounters with powerful yokai, explore villages where suspicious beings lurk, take on the daunting challenges of The Crucible, and e... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PC
Initial Release Date:Feb 6, 2026
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