Hands-On with Nioh 3: Dual Playstyles, Tough Bosses, and Tense Moments

Like its predecessors, Nioh 3 emphasizes fast-paced action similar to games like Ninja Gaiden and Onimusha, rather than being a typical Soulslike game, though it’s still very challenging. What really makes Nioh 3 stand out is its two distinct playstyles: a traditional Samurai style, complete with the returning Ki Pulse mechanic, and a quicker, more agile Ninja style with unique features. Recently, Game Rant spent three hours playing Nioh 3 at Koei Tecmo’s offices, experiencing a portion of the Bakumatsu era and even battling Takeda Shingen at the Tokyo Game Show – a fight that left us wanting a rematch!








