DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First SinVSNioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Better Deal· Kinguin
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
These games are very evenly matched across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
- Processor: AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K or over
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER or over, VRAM 6GB or over
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 85 GB available space
- Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48KHz WAVE file can be played
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin or Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin and Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin worth buying over Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC