10 Video Games That Are Already In The Running For Game Of The Year 2017
5. Nioh
Not a fan of the Souls games' (Dark Souls, Bloodborne) super punishing difficulty but want the kind of strategic nuanced combat it provides? Look no further than Team Ninja's (Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden) Nioh! Released in February of this year exclusively on the PlayStation 4, Nioh is an action-RPG that has you defeating monsters and exploring (a fictionalized) Japan set during the early 1600s.
You play as William, an Irish samurai tasked with helping rid the world of the yokai during the Sengoku era. The game's story is loosely based on the life of historic Western samurai, William Adams; though with supernatural elements strewn about to add a little bit more spice. It's a bit more forgiving than Dark Souls (but not by much), and even has you summoning Guardian Spirits, Revenants and more.
Check out tips, tricks and more on Nioh here.