Nioh

Arriving during the turmoil of the Sengoku period, William becomes entangled in conflicts involving warring clans and supernatural beings known as yokai.

Guided by his search for an alchemist who has stolen his guardian spirit, William journeys across battlefields and villages, facing both historical warlords and mythical threats.

The narrative blends elements of real history with folklore, presenting the player as an outsider navigating a war-torn land filled with both human rivals and otherworldly forces.

Gameplay centers on fast-paced melee combat with an emphasis on precision, timing, and resource management.

William wields a variety of weapons including swords, spears, axes, and kusarigama, each offering distinct attack patterns.

Stances provide tactical variation: high stance delivers powerful but slower strikes, mid stance balances offense and defense, and low stance favors speed and evasion.

Combat requires careful use of Ki, the game’s stamina system, which governs attacking, blocking, and dodging.

A technique called Ki Pulse allows players to recover stamina quickly if timed correctly.

Enemy encounters range from human samurai and bandits to supernatural yokai, each demanding different approaches.

Yokai can create zones of corrupted energy that hinder stamina recovery, requiring players to adapt and counter with well-timed Ki Pulses.

Boss battles serve as major challenges, testing mastery of weapon skills, stamina control, and enemy study.

Defeating foes rewards experience points known as Amrita, which are spent to increase William’s stats across categories like strength, dexterity, and magic.

Progression is further shaped through loot and equipment.

Enemies drop weapons and armor with randomized properties.

Forging and enhancing gear at blacksmiths allows refinement of weapon attributes and special effects.

Nioh for PlayStation 4 is currently worth €16.40 loose, €7.39 complete in box, and €14.26 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Nioh has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Nioh, loose is €16.40 and CIB is €7.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Nioh is currently worth €16.40 loose, versus €10.91 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.