Yeh reviews are good for this. Nioh 1 had the best combat mechanics of this generation and somehow they have improved them. Not sure when i will be able to fit this in what with Doom Eternal and RE3 out so soon.

How are you finding it so far curtis?

I certainly die a lot. Over 500 times when I last looked. And some bosses have taken me ages to beat.

The first game was tough as well though, especially early on. I guess there's just more to learn this time.

Damn! Torii Gate is busy tonight! It takes 5-10 seconds for a summon, and the same again to load into another players game. 

That shit is matchmaking at its finest.

Isn’t £54.99 standard price for a new game nowadays?

Dinostar77 wrote:

I intend not to use a sword in nioh 2 if i can help it. I think i used a sword and a staff the most in nioh 1. Want to change it up for this one when i get it. The switchglaive and kurigama are my planned weapons of choice.

I used Sword only for 100+ hours, and its hard getting out of your comfort zone, but i figured: new game, fresh start. 

Luckily the Switchglaive is a cracking weapon and extremely versatile. I don't feel the need for a secondary as backup. 

If you do choose one, be sure to pick one that has similar stat scaling, so you're getting the most bang-for-your-buck.

I've been blasting everything with Lightning because of the 20% damage increase my Guardian gives. Plus i have a couple of gear pieces with 8% extra, so its stacking nicely and will only get better as i unlock more stuff.

Debuffing bosses is a must late game. Certainly based on the previous entry.

Curtis wrote:

I've been blasting everything with Lightning because of the 20% damage increase my Guardian gives. Plus i have a couple of gear pieces with 8% extra, so its stacking nicely and will only get better as i unlock more stuff. Debuffing bosses is a must late game. Certainly based on the previous entry.

Steel talisman is my most used one, to buff my own defence. There's another one that lets you absorb a certain amount of damage, which is useful in a tight spot.

My old favourite from the first game was sloth, and I've used it a few times here already.

It was almost like an easy mode. I've tried to restrict my use of it this time, but I'm not sure it lasts as long anyway.

I tried Sloth on Saturday night but it messes up your Burst Counter timing because the enemys wind up is so slow. 

I might try Brute Guardian so I'm just as slow and see if it matches up.

There it is. The credits finally roll.

That was immense, in every sense. It goes on far too long, but the boss fights are fantastic right to the end. I don't think any game does them better.

I have this, gave it a little go.
Il get back to it after I get thru some of my pile of shame.

Dinostar77 wrote:

JonB wrote:

There it is. The credits finally roll. That was immense, in every sense. It goes on far too long, but the boss fights are fantastic right to the end. I don't think any game does them better.

How much help did you need from ncp's and other players or did you solo the whole thing?

I didn't use any help, no. The only co-op I've done is going into other people's games.

It is a tough game though. I had well over 500 deaths by the end. The bosses vary - I did a few first time or in a few goes, quite a lot took maybe 10 or so tries. There was only one I got proper stuck on for ages. I tried calling in help there, but there was no one around. Otherwise, I never considered it. Most bosses are so good to figure out and beat solo.

Really enjoying this, such vivid colours.

Seem to be using the chained blade/ball ninja thing mostly, while messing with Tonfa too. 
Not settled on a fave yet but I've barely started.

So the protagonist still cant swim?