Nioh 2: The First Samurai

I have so much love for this game as a complete package, and I'm excited to keep going with next year's PlayStation 5 remaster, but I can't shake the feeling that The First Samurai could've done more.

The story of Nioh 2 finally comes to an end with this last DLC, but the results are mixed.

The First Samurai doesn't end the tale of Nioh 2 in a satisfying way but it does provide a meaningful and fun loot experience. Bbrutal new enemies and new gameplay modes makes the complete package of this game something truly special.

The last DLC for Nioh 2 hardly stands out in any way and ends up showing the lack of new content. It is still a good expansion after all, but very limited and full of recycling material, which serves only as a complement and an ending for the Team Ninja game.

Nioh 2: The First Samurai feels like the least complete DLC out of the three, and its not an exciting finale as it should be.

Overall, if you're a fan of Nioh 2 and desire some more Yokai slashing action, then there is definitely enough on offer here to justify picking this up. My main issue is that this DLC, much like the final DLC for the first game, is where I just finally have become burnt out on being expected to run through another full playthrough on an extremely crushing difficulty.

The First Samurai is the first piece of content in the entire Nioh franchise that feels underwhelming. Outside of the great boss battles and boss designs, the rest of DLC just feels bland and uninspired. The First Samurai simply doesn't do enough to give the franchise the farewell it deserves .

The First Samurai could be an add-on package that could take Nioh 2 much higher. But as it stands, it can be "a good reason for you to spend more time in the game."

The First Samurai is a good extension for a very good game, and concludes the aventure in a good way.

The First Samurai is a lovely, if bloody way to wrap up the Nioh 2 saga. From its vibrant levels to its imaginative yokai to its crushing difficulty, this DLC does almost everything base Nioh 2 did but better aside from the superfluous storytelling. Team Ninja may have been honing its craft to get to this level for the final expansion, but in doing so the developer has saved the best for last.