If there is one “Soulslike” series that doesn’t just copy FromSoftware’s seminal work, it’s Team Ninja’s Nioh. Sure, it’s influenced by it and shares some surface-level similarities, but calling Nioh just another Soulslike does it a disservice.
Nioh 3 proves this, as Team Ninja refines the formula with quality-of-life improvements that cut down on tedium, experiments with fresh combat ideas, and tackles a larger scope in a bold, engaging way.
