As the originator and innovator of Soulslikes, FromSoftware's games have gone relatively unmatched in the genre. However, there have been some developers that have delivered Soulslike games that could stand toe-to-toe with FromSoftware's library, with one such developer being Team Ninja with its Nioh franchise.
The Nioh games have earned critical acclaim, with many praising them as some of the best Soulslike games from a studio other than FromSoftware. The latest game in the series, Nioh 2, was a big hit at the time of its original launch, earning widespread positive reviews from critics and selling millions of copies. Many critics were impressed with Nioh 2's improvements over its predecessor while still offering an action-heavy take on the Soulslike formula.
Team Ninja's Nioh Franchise Passes Impressive Sales Milestone
Those interested in Nioh 2 should note that the game is currently available at a steep discount. Best Buy is running its 10 Days 10 Games 10 Dollars promotion, and Nioh 2 is the second game in the lineup. For those unfamiliar with the promotion, each game in the sale is available for $10 for one day only. The sale is handled similarly to Epic Games Store's mystery games or an advent calendar, with each game kept secret until the day comes that they're on sale. Click here to see the deal.
The first game in the promotion was World War 2 FPS Call of Duty: Vanguard. Even though Call of Duty: Vanguard sales and reviews were down for the franchise overall, it was still the best-selling game of 2021, and so being able to pick up for $10 was a big steal. Getting Nioh 2 at $10 is another steal, and it's definitely something Soulslike fans should jump on if they haven't played the game before.
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