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fuck it, I'm bored and I'm at home. since release, I played about 200 hours of #Nioh2. it almost felt like a low-key release between Animal Crossing, Doom, Half-Life Alyx and FFVII Remake, but it's an outstanding sequel to an already great game.
so let's talk bosses (SPOILERS!).
so let's talk bosses (SPOILERS!).
I think I'll just list my 5 favorite bosses from the game and why they're great.
NOT ON THIS LIST: Shibata Katsuie, the hyper-aggressive axe-wielding pig demon. they recently nerfed him in the 1.07 patch, but he still gets the Absolute Asshole Award.
NOT ON THIS LIST: Shibata Katsuie, the hyper-aggressive axe-wielding pig demon. they recently nerfed him in the 1.07 patch, but he still gets the Absolute Asshole Award.
#5: Tatarimokke
OwO
cool moveset, keeps you on your toes, well-balanced difficulty. not too easy to adapt to, so you have to put in some work. great design! I don't like the Dark Realm orb gimmick, so the later refight without it is the superior encounter. a good owl boy.
OwO
cool moveset, keeps you on your toes, well-balanced difficulty. not too easy to adapt to, so you have to put in some work. great design! I don't like the Dark Realm orb gimmick, so the later refight without it is the superior encounter. a good owl boy.
#4: Magara Naotaka
think hypercharged Artorias with ice attacks. he's technically a yokai boss, but he feels the most like a 1v1 human duel, even moreso than most of the *actual* human bosses. not overly punishing, but mixes up his moves enough to give you a rough time.
think hypercharged Artorias with ice attacks. he's technically a yokai boss, but he feels the most like a 1v1 human duel, even moreso than most of the *actual* human bosses. not overly punishing, but mixes up his moves enough to give you a rough time.
#3: Kasha
Nioh has its own fire-based brand of annoying wheel skeletons called Wheelmonks and she's just that, only bigger and with a flaming whip. keeping up with her speed isn't easy, but good spacing is rewarded. looks more dangerous than she is. very frantic fight.
Nioh has its own fire-based brand of annoying wheel skeletons called Wheelmonks and she's just that, only bigger and with a flaming whip. keeping up with her speed isn't easy, but good spacing is rewarded. looks more dangerous than she is. very frantic fight.
#2: Shuten Doji
legendary warrior yokai. drinks fiery sake to get wasted. spits fire and swings his big club. after a combo, he'll occasionally stumble and fall down because he had too much booze. is in a bad mood, doesn't really want to fight. most relatable boss.
legendary warrior yokai. drinks fiery sake to get wasted. spits fire and swings his big club. after a combo, he'll occasionally stumble and fall down because he had too much booze. is in a bad mood, doesn't really want to fight. most relatable boss.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Enenra: cool smoke demon, has big feet
- Kamaitachi: weasel/ferret (???) with a sickle tail and wind attacks
- Azai Nagamasa: ESTUANS INTERIUS IRA VEHEMENTI A-A-ZAI
- Enenra: cool smoke demon, has big feet
- Kamaitachi: weasel/ferret (???) with a sickle tail and wind attacks
- Azai Nagamasa: ESTUANS INTERIUS IRA VEHEMENTI A-A-ZAI
#1: Otakemaru
the final boss is the best boss! what!? is it 2008 again?
there are currently no *good* pictures of him online, which means you won't get spoiled here. one hell of a classic three-phase fight, do yourself a favor and don't overlevel to have the time of your life!
the final boss is the best boss! what!? is it 2008 again?
there are currently no *good* pictures of him online, which means you won't get spoiled here. one hell of a classic three-phase fight, do yourself a favor and don't overlevel to have the time of your life!
and that's it. 
apart from giving me something to do, this thread is also here to raise awareness for a damn fine game I feel many people slept on. it's somewhat long (40 - 50 hours), but it's so much fun and there are tons of systems to tinker with. go play #Nioh2. thanks!
apart from giving me something to do, this thread is also here to raise awareness for a damn fine game I feel many people slept on. it's somewhat long (40 - 50 hours), but it's so much fun and there are tons of systems to tinker with. go play #Nioh2. thanks!
