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Nioh 2: Special Edition

2020
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Fantasy · Historical · Soulslike

Nioh 2 warps the familiar Soulslike formula with blistering speed and a deep combat system. Stance-switching on the fly, a wealth of weapon types, and the Yokai counter mechanic define the moment-to-moment action, offering a level of player expression rarely seen in the genre. Its demanding but rewarding loop of death, learning, and gradual mastery keeps you hooked, alongside the constant hunt for better loot and the chance to experiment with new builds.

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Nioh 2: Special Edition is a limited edition of the action role-playing game Nioh 2, developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. Released alongside the base game in March 2020, this edition includes the following: - Full Game: The base Nioh 2 game. - Season Pass: Access to all three major DLC expansions - The Tengu's Disciple, Darkness in the Capital, and The First Samurai. - SteelBook Case: A collectable steel book case featuring exclusive artwork. - Art Book: A physical art book containing concept art, character designs, and illustrations from the game.

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