Nioh bosses back
Not played it? Here are five reasons to…
The Nioh Collection is coming in February 2021, with both games (and their DLC) remastered for 4K and 120fps – and with save transfers and upgrade paths too. Perhaps the only soulslikes to truly stand toe-to-toe with FromSoftware’s, the tough bosses who await show why you shouldn’t overlook Team Ninja’s masterpieces when they return on PS5… TACHIBANA MUNESHIGE Your one-on-one duel with with this real historical figure reveals the depth of the series’ combat. Every weapon has its own quirks and movesets, and you need to master them, including using the proper stances (low, medium, high) at the correct time, to best Muneshige. YATSU-NO-KAMI Faced early in Nioh 2, Yatsu-No-Kami is a huge horned snake that releases smaller snakes at you as it burrows around the arena at high speed, hurling poison into the bargain. Bows and long-range weapons are always at your side, and you need to make good use of them to create an opening. ENENRA This smoky, fiery lad is an early demon roadblock in Nioh 2. He’s hulking, but able to turn into smoke to close gaps, and is faster than you might expect. He pulls you into the yokai realm to supercharge himself. But when you learn precisely when to dodge, strike, and turn into your demon form to counter his heavy attacks, you’ll feel on the top of the world. KAMAITACHI A high-speed weasel who protects the special trees you’ve been tasked to find, it proves not all Nioh bosses are about whaling on oversized enemies in a room. As he zips about, jumps on trees, and hurls blades of wind at you, you need to take cover in the foliage before picking your moment. TATARIMOKKE All three eyes of this massive demon owl watch you throughout the stage as you try to avoid being spotted. In battle, he flies around dropping red orbs that you need to take care of while also avoiding his airborne attacks. There’s a lot to juggle. The enhanced Nioh Collection will release on 5 February, for PS5.