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A brand new PlayStation 5 exclusive has just dropped, and the action game is earning such high praise that it could very well be a top contender for Game of the Year in 2026.
What new PS5 exclusive is garnering widespread acclaim?
Nioh 3, the latest installment from Team Ninja in the popular Nioh action series, is now available on PS5. The game is receiving exceptional reviews. According to OpenCritic, the review aggregator, it currently holds an 87 score with 95% of critics recommending it.
Eurogamer’s Dom Peppiatt, who rated it 4 out of 5, praised the game’s innovative approach, stating, “Nioh 3 builds upon the formula once again, elevating an already outstanding ‘masocore’ series to new heights.”
Game Rant’s Josh Cotts, who gave it a 9 out of 10, echoed similar sentiments, mentioning that the game “advances movement and player freedom more than any previous entry.”
VG247 also awarded it 4 out of 5, describing it as “the confident outcome of shaking up Nioh’s nearly decade-old formula, one only surpassed by Team Ninja’s steady craftsmanship.”
PlayStation Lifestyle’s Tyler Treese gave it a 9 out of 10, highlighting that “Nioh 3 is the best in the franchise so far. With varied combat and rewarding exploration of open fields, Team Ninja has created a distinctive and satisfying action RPG. Whether you’re new to the series or a longtime fan, there’s plenty of fun to be had solo or with friends in this fantastic PS5 title.”
Nioh 3 is an action-role-playing game and the third entry in Team Ninja’s Nioh series. The storyline takes place after the events of the previous titles, with players taking control of Tokugawa Takechiyo, grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu. As with the earlier games, players will face off against yokai and other supernatural entities.
The first two games in the series were major commercial successes, with Nioh 2, released in 2020, serving as a prequel to the original. Overall, the Nioh series has sold over 8 million copies worldwide as of last year.
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