Nioh 2: The Complete Edition review

Nioh 2: The Complete Edition is the hardest game here that still lets you build your own character and bring a friend. Koei Tecmo calls it a masocore action RPG: you create a protagonist and fight hordes of yokai across Sengoku-period Japan. Its signature mechanic is Yokai Shift, which turns you into powerful forms mid-battle, while enemies can open Dark Realms that make a fight harder. The Complete Edition on Steam bundles all three expansions, The Tengu's Disciple, Darkness in the Capital and The First Samurai, for $49.99, and Steam lists online co-op. The PC version supports full mouse and keyboard customization, ultrawide screens and up to 120 FPS. The downsides are a steep difficulty with no easy mode advertised, partial controller support on Steam, and 85 GB of storage at minimum.

Who it is for

Players who want deep loot and co-op in a hard action game

Price

$49.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Create your own protagonist
• Yokai Shift ability to turn into powerful forms in battle
• Dark Realms created by enemies that raise the stakes of a fight
• Includes all 3 DLC expansions: The Tengu's Disciple, Darkness in the Capital and The First Samurai
• PC features include full mouse and keyboard customization and up to 120 FPS

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: All three expansions included for $49.99
• Strength: Online co-op listed on Steam
• Strength: Custom protagonist, unlike Sekiro
• Weakness: Koei Tecmo calls it masocore, so expect a steep difficulty
• Weakness: Steam lists only partial controller support
• Weakness: Minimum specs ask for 85 GB and a GTX 970

Key facts

• Developer and publisher: Koei Tecmo
• Released on Steam: February 5, 2021
• Metascore (Steam data): 86
• Expansions included: 3
• Storage (minimum): 85 GB

Where it ranks

Nioh 2: The Complete Edition is No. 10 in our Best Action RPGs verdict.