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[Chaos2Frozen]

No excuses from people anymore about not getting to try it

Nioh γ demo |OT| Last Chance
Nioh γ demo |OT| No Excuses
Nioh γ demo |OT| Final Countdown

is there no asia release for the demo? I check asia ps store and couldn't find it.

Not at the moment, I'm also waiting on baited breath.

 

[AmethystEnd]

Are you doing a demo OT before the demo goes live, Chaos?

 

[CrazyHal]

Looking at the trailer, it seems that you can't run while locked on anymore?

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

Are you doing a demo OT before the demo goes live, Chaos?

Not me, can't remember who was the guy who did the last two demo OT

Looking at the trailer, it seems that you can't run while locked on anymore?

More likely the guy playing have no idea that was possible.

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/01/18/nioh-last-chance-trial-begins-january-21/

yes! i missed those last time.

 

[Neolombax]

What kind of game is this. If it's platinum games/Ninja Gaiden like then I'm out. Tried them numerous times and found them boring/not my cup of tea.

On the other hand I've platinumed every souls game, so I'm interested to know which it leans towards.

Why not download it have a feel for yourself? It doesn't feel exactly the same as a Souls game, nor does it feel entirely like a Ninja Gaiden game. The movements are fast (not sure if its DS3 fast, didn't play that game), but you can't combo mash your way through the levels either...at least I can't.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Can someone please tell me how the coop is gonna work? Google just gives me info about the earlier betas

 

[matrix-cat]

What kind of game is this. If it's platinum games/Ninja Gaiden like then I'm out. Tried them numerous times and found them boring/not my cup of tea.

On the other hand I've platinumed every souls game, so I'm interested to know which it leans towards.

It's got a stamina bar, Estus flasks, Bonfires, doors that only open from one side and ladders you can kick down to create shortcuts. There's a deeper combat system with more mechanics in there, too, but you don't have to delve into it if you don't want to. Just try out the free trial and see for yourself.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

Can someone please tell me how the coop is gonna work? Google just gives me info about the earlier betas

Summary

Two types of co-op:

1. Random summons - Just like Souls. Summon at the rest point. Need an item.

2. Matchmake summons - Pair up in the hub menu. Can pick your partner. Don't need item.

 

[GonzoCR]

I can't imagine if Bloodborne had that option.

The Ludwig fight at 60fps...

Don't; reality's too painful.

Spoiler

For the record Bloodborne is my favorite game ever, but its frame rate and frame pacing will always be a sore point.

 

[tiny raptor]

Yeah. I've tried.

k?

 

[Velikost]

Do we know if the trial will have PS4 Pro enhancements?

 

[MrTexor]

I'm having some strange PS Store problems...
The first one is that I, iirc, received 2 different DLC items during the last beta. One after killing the 2nd boss. And the other DLC, again iirc, after one of the twilight stages. I only see one in my PS store items.

The other problem I have is with the pre-order. I pre-ordered the deluxe edition. When I go to store, it says that the deluxe edition is $20 (but I cant buy it) and the regular edition is unavailable.. Anyone else seeing this?

 

[Son Of Sparda]

Oh wait... you can start downloading the demo already??? that's awesome.

Yep. Downloaded and ready to go.

Spoiler

This should make the wait for Yakuza 0 a little bit easier

 

[Jimrpg]

Yep. Downloaded and ready to go.

Spoiler

This should make the wait for Yakuza 0 a little bit easier

That darn Yakuza 0 thread makes the waiting worse doesnt it? >.< I'm like extra hyped.

Hopefully in approx one months time I'll have both of these games and then Ill have enough to stop me from coming back here and buying the rest of Q1 and Q2 games....

I loved that trailer in the OP though, that weapon was so boss!

 

[DAREALGUMMY]

Remember, being able to download the demo already and actually being able to play it are two different things. Wish it started on Friday.

 

[Son Of Sparda]

That darn Yakuza 0 thread makes the waiting worse doesnt it? >.< I'm like extra hyped.

Hopefully in approx one months time I'll have both of these games and then Ill have enough to stop me from coming back here and buying the rest of Q1 and Q2 games....

I loved that trailer in the OP though, that weapon was so boss!

Yeah, it really does. This Nioh demo literally couldn't have come at a better time.

 

[OdysseusVA]

Got stuff done early to hop on the demo only to find out its not available until the 20th :/

nah, this is proper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_b68B4t68c

Note: This dude is wrecking shit with a wooden sword.

Looks like babby souls

 

[eyeball_kid]

Really annoying that this is locked until the weekend. I have it pre-ordered, what's the difference in letting us play the demo for four days instead of two? Absurd decision.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Does this game have online functionality of any type? I downloaded the previous demo/trial, but didn't play much of it. I've pre-loaded the new demo but I'm busy with Bloodborne at the moment so I'm not sure I'll get around to playing it.

 

[Lakitu]

I would have liked to give this game a chance since it's clearly inspired by Dark Souls (but not an outright copycat). But every piece of media puts me off due to how dark the levels are. Why does it have to be so dark? Is it a story element?

 

[Guymelef]

Does this game have online functionality of any type? I downloaded the previous demo/trial, but didn't play much of it. I've pre-loaded the new demo but I'm busy with Bloodborne at the moment so I'm not sure I'll get around to playing it.

You can invoque other players for coop and PvP will be added after lauch for free.

 

[Peroroncino]

Does this game have online functionality of any type? I downloaded the previous demo/trial, but didn't play much of it. I've pre-loaded the new demo but I'm busy with Bloodborne at the moment so I'm not sure I'll get around to playing it.

Online coop with random people or friends, fighting with dead spirits of other players for their equipment, and sometime after release, PvP will be added.

 

[geordiemp]

Summary

Two types of co-op:

1. Random summons - Just like Souls. Summon at the rest point. Need an item.

2. Matchmake summons - Pair up in the hub menu. Can pick your partner. Don't need item.

Wooah, you mean you can play the whole game coop with a buddy start to finish, no fucking about with summons or shit ! REALLY !

If this is true that elevates this game beyond recognition, always wanted a true coop gaiden type experience start to finish.

Bought Bloodborne to coop with my son, but he cant get past first levels to do the whatever, he dropped the game quickly.

Say it again....Matchmake ....in...lobby ?

 

[Rurunaki]

nah, this is proper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_b68B4t68c

Note: This dude is wrecking shit with a wooden sword.

Uhmm.. wtf.. he went full on Vergil mode.

 

[YoRHa No.2 Type B]

I downloaded the Beta and when I want to start it says:

20.01 14:00 - 22.01 01:00

So I'll be able to play it tomorrow (friday at 14:00) right? And not like you guys starting from staturday 0:00? Or is this an error?

 

[Triggerhappytel]

You can invoque other players for coop and PvP will be added after lauch for free.

Online coop with random people or friends, fighting with dead spirits of other players for their equipment, and sometime after release, PvP will be added.

Oh cool, so just like Souls then. Looking forward to giving this a crack!

 

[Coxy100]

I downloaded the Beta and when I want to start it says:

20.01 14:00 - 22.01 01:00

So I'll be able to play it tomorrow (friday at 14:00) right? And not like you guys starting from staturday 0:00? Or is this an error?

I guess it's because at that time it's the weekend somewhere else?

 

[vato_loco]

Is this the same as last time's demo?

 

[False Witness]

Is this the same as last time's demo?

New area, boss, and weapon type at the very least.

 

[YoRHa No.2 Type B]

Is someone doing an OT for this actually?

If not I would to this.

 

[Emperor_Uriel]

New area, boss, and weapon type at the very least.

It looks very similar to the second mission area from the Alpha, actually. Just with a Hanya boss instead of the Nueh boss that was previously there.

If it really is a new area... the game could use some more varied scenery.

 

[HardRojo]

Oh man I started the download while I was at campus, then came home excited to fire the demo up and...

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

Wooah, you mean you can play the whole game coop with a buddy start to finish, no fucking about with summons or shit ! REALLY !

If this is true that elevates this game beyond recognition, always wanted a true coop gaiden type experience start to finish.

Bought Bloodborne to coop with my son, but he cant get past first levels to do the whatever, he dropped the game quickly.

Say it again....Matchmake ....in...lobby ?

Oh boy this would take some explaining.

Nioh isn't an interconnected world like Dark Souls, each stage has it's own isolated zone on the world map and you select whichever mission/level you want to do. So for the buddy co-op you can matchmake in the overworld for a specific zone and the both of you will play out the area from start to finish.

In addition if you co-op using this system both you and your partner can revive each other in the field. You both will share a special blue meter and you use that resource to bring each other back, you will lose the game if that meter runs out. One more thing, if you co-op this way you will not have any access to the shrines in the area.

It looks very similar to the second mission area from the Alpha, actually. Just with a Hanya boss instead of the Nueh boss that was previously there.

If it really is a new area... the game could use some more varied scenery.

We've been through this already, there are plenty of different areas.

 

[geordiemp]

Oh boy this would take some explaining.

One more thing, if you co-op this way you will not have any access to the shrines in the area.
.

So you can, but you share essence or orbs or whatever, and the shrine things mean no upgrades..or whatever the shrines do ?

Sorry if I am dumb, just downloaded demo for first time and Nioh has just come into my radar.

Proper GOOD online coop games and campaigns fully fleshed out get insta buy digitally on our 2 Ps4's...From Nioh Wiki

You can summon another player to help you at any Shrine. Select the "Summon Visitor" option and offer an Ochoko. You will not lose an Ochoko if no player is summoned, but you cannot summon another player without one. After doing this continue playing as summoning will happen automatically. It can take quite a long time currently to summon someone.

Matchmaking in Nioh is how the player is summoned to assist another. From the general overview screen (this won't be present until after you beat the first boss in the Alpha) select a Mission and hit the Matchmaking button to help another player in their world in that Mission.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

So you can, but you share essence or orbs or whatever, and the shrine things mean no upgrades..or whatever the shrines do ?

Sorry if I am dumb, just downloaded demo for first time and Nioh has just come into my radar.

Proper GOOD online coop games and campaigns fully fleshed out get insta buy digitally on our 2 Ps4's...From Nioh Wiki

No, don't confuse the two summoning mechanics.

The one I told you is for matchmaking with a specific co-op buddy, that is done from the 'lobby'.

There is another way to summon people but that is for random summoning like in Dark Souls. It requires you to use the Shrine to summon them. The Shrine is the rest point where you can level up, set your spells, save your progress and generally do a whole bunch of things so you're at a disadvantage without them. They also replenish certain items like your healing potion but those can also be loot from enemies.

 

[bunkitz]

Trailer felt a tiny bit weird to me, but damn, it's good to finally see the chain and sickle in action!

 

[QisTopTier]

Uhmm.. wtf.. he went full on Vergil mode.

And thus a majority of us that actually played the demo's saying the game isn't like souls combat once you know what you are doing

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Are there crazy weapons in Nioh or are they all pretty grounded?

 

[Begaria]

So far they seem pretty grounded. Katanas, dual katanas, hammers, axes, spears, bows, matchlock guns, and that chain weapon. Nothing too crazy I don't think.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

So far they seem pretty grounded. Katanas, dual katanas, hammers, axes, spears, bows, matchlock guns, and that chain weapon. Nothing too crazy I don't think.

Cheers

Would be cool if there was some post-game/ng+ craziness

 

[False Witness]

Welp... I now know what I want to see in a potential sequel. Trick weapons.

 

[BSpot]

So it says 1/20 @ 20: hours. Does it really not go live until 8pm PST tomorrow? Or is it not PST that that time is based on?

 

[Kaako]

Uhmm.. wtf.. he went full on Vergil mode.

Nioh high level play is a thing of beauty. This is why we keep trying to tell people don't sleep on this amazing game.

 

[lowhighkang_LHK]

Looking at the trailer, it seems that you can't run while locked on anymore?

Probably just the player. Running while locked on is the single best strategy against all the demo bosses thus far: Nue, Onryuki, Emna

 

[Rozart]

Yesss, it's finally up on the PSN Asia store!

 

[texhnolyze]

Yesss, it's finally up on the PSN Asia store!

Too late, I've already downloaded it from NA store.

Anyway, when does it actually start. Any countdown?

 

[Neolombax]

Yesss, it's finally up on the PSN Asia store!

Hot damn, finally!

Was wondering when it would be up. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[LAM09]

Anyway, when does it actually start. Any countdown?

Saturday. No exact time yet, but we might get one during the live stream later today (20th).

 

[Rozart]

Too late, I've already downloaded it from NA store.

Anyway, when does it actually start. Any countdown?

Hah, I deleted the NA trial that I downloaded yesterday and immediately downloaded this one instead. I want that Ogress Mask.

Hot damn, finally!

Was wondering when it would be up. Thanks for the heads up.

I was starting to get worried that they would skip us entirely!