In Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde swordsman whose background as a wild warrior and extensive knowledge of the blade enable him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Known as Yokai, these demons inhabit a variety of dangerous locations and lurk in the shadows to ambush unsuspecting victims. Players will also engage in supernatural sword fights and intense multi-target battles against other samurai, offering a level of difficulty that tests the skills, patience, and strategy of even the most seasoned samurai. Nioh features a deep and original storyline set during the Warring States period of Japanese history, as well as strategic sword-fighting action that challenges players in a way that makes every mission and achievement feel earned and rewarding. Master every fighting style—learn the flow of combat and move with precision. Unleash combinations of attacks and evasive maneuvers specific to a range of authentic samurai weapons, including polearms, katanas, and axes. Discover a fantastic and dark vision of 16th-century Japan—fight alongside and against legendary heroes and villains of the Sengoku era. Face brutal and grotesque enemies—alone against seasoned samurai, abhorrent beasts, and demons known as Yokai.