The Best Games of February 2017
Honorable Mention: Nioh
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Reviews Editor ZhiQing Wan: While Nioh does draw a lot of inspirations from the Soulsborne games, ultimately, it’s still very much its own game. Putting a spin on the story of historical sailor William Adams, Nioh takes us on a bloody romp through feudal Japan’s Sengoku era.
While the game’s story and characterization feel pretty weak, the game delivers big time on the gameplay front. Nioh’s combat is insanely deep, with three different weapon stances that help to add variety to your fighting style. The game’s weapon types may be limited, but the number of skills you can unlock with each one, coupled with the three stances, make for some truly compelling combat encounters. Nioh also puts a lot of emphasis on its crafting system, where literally every piece of equipment you own can be enhanced with unique perks. The gear customization is so varied that you’ll be hard pressed to find another player who has the same sword perks that you do.
Nioh also offers hours upon hours of optional content and bosses. If you’re looking for an action RPG with a complex combat system that you can sink hours into, you can’t go wrong with this one.
