As the originator and innovator of Soulslikes, FromSoftware’s games have gone relatively unmatched in the genre. However, there have been some developers that have deliveredSoulslike gamesthat could stand toe-to-toe with FromSoftware’s library, with one such developer being Team Ninja with itsNiohfranchise.
TheNiohgames have earned critical acclaim, with many praising them as some of the best Soulslike games from a studio other than FromSoftware. The latest game in the series,Nioh 2, was a big hit at the time of its original launch, earning widespread positive reviews from critics and selling millions of copies. Many critics were impressed withNioh 2’s improvements over its predecessor while still offering an action-heavy take on the Soulslike formula.
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Those interested inNioh 2should note that the game is currently available at a steep discount. Best Buy is running its 10 Days 10 Games 10 Dollars promotion, andNioh 2is the second game in the lineup. For those unfamiliar with the promotion, each game in the sale is available for $10 for one day only. The sale is handled similarly toEpic Games Store’s mystery gamesor an advent calendar, with each game kept secret until the day comes that they’re on sale.Click hereto see the deal.
Best Buy 10 Days 10 Games 10 Dollars Sale
The first game in the promotion wasWorld War 2 FPSCall of Duty: Vanguard. Even thoughCall of Duty: Vanguardsales and reviews were down for the franchise overall, it was still the best-selling game of 2021, and so being able to pick up for $10 was a big steal. GettingNioh 2at $10 is another steal, and it’s definitely something Soulslike fans should jump on if they haven’t played the game before.
PlayStation 5 owners especially may get a lot out ofNioh 2.Nioh 2has a free PS5 upgradeavailable to anyone with the PS4 version of the game handy, so those that have managed to get their hands on Sony’s next-generation console will have an even more impressive version of the game to play. Again, these deals only last for one day, so those interested will want to act fast and buyNioh 2from Best Buy as soon as possible.
Best Buy’s 10 Days 10 Games 10 Dollars promotionhas eight more games left to reveal. Starting off withCall of Duty: VanguardandNioh 2proves the promotion will include some heavy hitters, and so it will be interesting to see what’s coming next.
