Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Is Nioh 3 Worth $70? - Gamescast Plays
Feb 5, 2026
They debate whether Nioh 3 is worth its price while sharing first impressions and a 42-hour playthrough perspective. Conversation covers combat flow, stances, parry timing, and stamina rhythm. They dig into loot tiers, equipment upgrades, summons, co-op mechanics, and inventory tips. Live boss fight coaching, camera and control frustrations, and praise for yokai design and cutscenes keep things lively.
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Revenants Combine Into A Big Boss
- Andy describes killing many fallen revenants that combine into one stronger revenant boss.
- That combined revenant dropped a lot of loot and felt like a cool emergent moment in the demo.
QoL Eases Complex Systems
- Team Ninja adds thoughtful quality-of-life features to reduce frustration in complex action systems.
- These QoL choices make the overwhelming number of systems approachable for new players.
Don't Expect Parry From The Start
- Don't rely on parries early; the deflect/parry is an unlockable skill in the tree.
- Learn strong dodges and stamina management because the game isn't built around early parry mechanics.