Yokai and Blessed weapons are quite rare and valuable. This is improved greatly from Nioh, where blocking uses up more Ki than simply moving away from attacks. However, Blessed weapons will also allow you to recover lost Ki from blocking with a Ki pulse, just as when attacking. They also have a “Sentience gauge” which fills up when attacking and “awakens” the weapon when full, increasing its damage.īlessed weapons apply the Purity effect on enemies, which increases Ki damage dealt. Once enemies get afflicted with Corruption they take increased Ki and Yokai force, which can also affect the player. Yokai weapons build up the Corruption status in enemies. They can also be thrown by holding the strong attack button, which is a good practical move for dealing with enemies from afar.įeatures new to Nioh 2 include Yokai and Blessed weapons. The one new weapon type available, the dual hatchets, are similar to the dual blades of the original game with their short reach and rapid attacks. They work similarly, if not identically, to the first Nioh. Mastering each stance to better fit your playstyle is recommended.Īpart from the mechanics, weapons such as Katanas, Odachis, and Spears, returned in the Alpha.
Ki can be recovered by utilizing a Ki burst, pushing a button at just the right moment during combat. Just like its’ predecessor, attacking in Nioh 2 uses up stamina known as Ki. Returning features include light and heavy attacks used for three different stances – low stance for agile but weaker attacks, mid stance for balanced attacks, and the high stance for slow heavy attacks. Players of the first Nioh will feel right at home with familiar weapons, armor, and playstyle, but will also be kept entertained with the new features it has.
#Nioh 2 closed alpha series
Much like the first game, Nioh 2 brings tough, quality based gameplay similar to the Souls series but added some new unique changes to the formula. So little is known about the story or events of Nioh 2. There were no cut scenes whatsoever, just gameplay. The first difference in starting the Alpha is the brand new character creator, which is quite a refreshing change although there were only a few limited presets to choose from during the Alpha. The Alpha test featured three missions, two regular ones and a harder “twilight mission,” which is just about enough content to have impressions on.
The Alpha test revealed a game that carries over much from the original while bringing some new changes. I’ll be unpacking all it had to offer, new and old to the game. For those unaware, the Alpha demo started on the May 24th and ended June 2nd.
Nioh will have its second installment coming to PS4.
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