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Team Ninja has announced that Nioh 3’s demo has surpassed one million downloads.The demo launched last week on PS5 and PC and allows players to get a taste of what Nioh 3 will be like when it launches on February 6.
Fans of the difficult soulslike action RPG franchise have received the demo very well, and the option to carry your demo progress over to your full game has provided another incentive for gamers to play early.
Many of the early reviews for Nioh 3 have praised combat depth, enjoyable level design, as well as introducing some fresh ideas and mechanics into the franchise. Let’s take a look at what players have to say about Nioh 3, and what they can expect when they dive into the full game at launch.
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Nioh 3: Summoning Explained
Nioh 3 Demo Hits 1 Million Players
Team Ninja announced on their official social media that Nioh 3’s demo had hit one million downloads only days before the game launches. Players who jumped into Nioh 3 during its demo phase have enjoyed some of the early levels that introduce players to basic mechanics.
Not only does the demo introduce players to the story and characters, but players who play the demo will be able to keep all of their progress when they buy Nioh 3.
Combat and Open Fields Impress Players
As mentioned before, one of the biggest compliments thrown Nioh 3’s way so far is how refined the combat feels. Combat still plays like previous Nioh games, but players can now Switch Styles between Samurai and Ninja on the fly.
Here are some of the compliments that Nioh 3 has received so far:
- Players can Switch Styles faster than previous games
- More weapon choices and unique abilities
- Open field levels are larger than those in previous Nioh games
Story, Setting, Expectations for Launch
You play as Tokugawa Takechiyo, the future Shogun who travels through time and space to stop your power-hungry brother’s disastrous plans.
Nioh 3 takes players through several periods of Japanese history as they fend off evil yokai and attempt to stop your brother once and for all.
Players who enjoy dense storylines, challenging combat, and brutal boss fights will have plenty to enjoy when Nioh 3 launches.
Release Date and Available Platforms
Nioh 3 will be available on February 6 for PS5 and PC. Between its one million players in its demo and the positive responses from players who got a peek at what Nioh 3 has to offer, it’s shaping up to be Team Ninja’s strongest release to date.
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