Nioh - Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4)

I was worried the difficulty would be punishing, but the combat feels so fluid once you get the hang of the living weapon mechanic. The original release disc worked perfectly in my PS4, and the load times are fast enough that I don't mind retrying tough bosses.

The stance and ki pulse mechanics really force you to think about every encounter, which is a refreshing change from most action games. Combat feels brutally rewarding once you get the timing down.

I’ve been playing through the first region, and the stance system really changes how you approach each fight. The Ki pulse mechanic adds a satisfying rhythm to combat that keeps me coming back after every death.