WhatCulture Gaming Nioh 3 Is A HUGE Surprise
Feb 2, 2026
They dive into 20 hours of Nioh 3, highlighting its expansive opening, yokai-filled open-field design, and dual samurai versus ninja combat styles. Discussion covers instant style switching, accessibility changes, loot and longevity worries, and weapon variety. They also revisit KOTOR 2’s tone, cut-content legacy, and pacing. Finally they react to God of War TV casting and debate how to adapt the game for television.
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Open Fields Bridge Linear And Open Worlds
- Nioh 3 adopts 'open field' hubs that mix exploration with recommended levels, bridging linear and open-world design.
- That structure allows pacing like an action game while retaining souls-like encounters.
Nioh 3 Recasts Its Combat
- Nioh 3 blends classic samurai souls combat with a faster ninja mode that changes pace instantly.
- The toggleable ninja style makes the game feel closer to action-spectacle titles than previous Nioh entries.
Early Access Led To Long First Impressions
- Scott received a review code and logged ~19 hours before the impressions embargo lifted.
- He discovered the game labels a large first section as the opening, explaining his deep early playtime.