Nioh 3 Boss Fights Took Inspiration from a Beloved 2023 Soulslike

Launched on February 6th, Nioh 3 quickly became one of the best-received games of 2026. Although its scores – an average of 85 on OpenCritic and a 93% recommendation rate – are similar to Nioh 2, this installment takes the series in a new direction. Instead of the mission-based levels of previous games, Nioh 3 features open-world areas, though they are separate and distinct. The game also revamped how stamina (Ki) works and made significant changes to combat, including adjustments to fighting styles and parrying. The updated combat system encourages players to quickly switch between styles, and many boss battles are specifically designed to test this skill.








