PSX 2016: Nioh trailer shows off fast action and boss battles

If swords aren't enough for you, there are rocket launchers, too.

David Craddock

December 5, 2016 12:47 PM

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Team Ninja came out slicing and dicing and shooting at this weekend's PSX event, debuting a brand-new trailer for Nioh. The trailer highlights boss fights, blisteringly fast action, and a rocket launcher.

Nioh is best described as Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden meets FromSoftware's Dark Souls. I played a demo at E3 and came away excited for the full release, which is due out in 2017.

"It's not a carbon copy of one of my favorite series; instead, it sharpens familiar elements, making them leaner and faster. It's something the same, yet something different, and I'm excited to play more," I wrote in my hands-on preview.

David Craddock

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David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.