‘Nioh 2’ official Twitter page reveals new boss; Monster likely a reference to Yamauba

The excitement surrounding “Nioh 2” has been picking up after creative director Tom Lee said that the title will be making an appearance in the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. It’s still unclear how much information will be unveiled during the event.

However, the official “Nioh 2” Twitter account announced yesterday that one of the things that Team Ninja will be showing off is the game’s boss. From what’s been teased, the monster appears to be an old woman with long unkempt hair and sharp teeth.

While this remains unconfirmed for now, this “Nioh 2” boss might be a reference to Yamauba, a Japanese phantom that has a penchant for murder and cannibalism. Indeed, Yamauba’s description closely resembles what’s been seen in the teased image as the monster has a tattered kimono with thin, brittle hair.

Expect to die a lot in Nioh 2

“Nioh 2” isn’t expected to break away from its predecessor graphics-wise. And that’s alright.

Part of the reason why “Nioh 2” is gaining a lot of attention was due to the first game surprising the gaming community with its difficult gameplay and immersive battle mechanics. It’s quite reminiscent of the “Dark Souls” franchise where difficulty has been given priority above everything else.

Those who have played the beta version of “Nioh 2” has given the game a positive review, although there were still criticisms that have been cited. Lee said that they’ve taken these feedbacks and use it as a guide to improving the game further.

Nioh 2 receives positive reviews from beta testers

“The overwhelming majority of opinions were very positive and supportive of the [Nioh 2] demo as we received tons of comments and constructive feedback for us to analyze. And since then, we have been hard at work to process all of that data and make the necessary adjustments to create an even more exceptional experience,” Lee said in a blog post.

As for when Team Ninja will announce the release date of “Nioh 2,” there’s a high chance it will be revealed in the aforementioned Tokyo Game Show. The event is slated to take place on Sept. 11 to 15.