This could be due to the growing taste for realism in video games. Despite that, some of the best hack and slash games ever made came out in the last decade. Here are the best options according to Metacritic. Updated December 24, by Mark Sammut: Hack and slash games are thrilling when done right; while they might not be extremely common today, every year tends to include at least a handful of noteworthy releases in the subgenre.
These games are usually instantly enjoyable and often hide a bit of depth or offer variety through their weapon or character selection. For those PS4, Xbox One, and Switch owners yearning to jump into a fast-paced action game, this article has been expanded to include a few more of the best hack and slash games on last-gen consoles. Darksiders: Warmastered Edition was released in late and is a remaster for the first Darksiders from What makes it one of the best hack and slash games on the current-gen consoles, is its traditionalism.
Darksiders is what anyone would call a classic hack and slash. It packs itself with the features that have defined the genre for a long time: straight-forward combat, puzzle-solving, boss battles, and lots, and lots of combo mechanics.
Darksiders is an experience that is closest to the roots of the genre. In anticipation of the release of No More Heroes 3 on the Switch, the first two games in the series made their way to the Nintendo console and PC. Cult classics, the No More Heroes are over-the-top action games about Travis Touchdown, an otaku who starts on a quest to become the world's deadliest assassin. No More Heroes ' combat is flashy but simple, and both games drag when Travis is going up against faceless goons en route to a boss fight.
However, the action comes alive whenever Travis faces off against one of the named antagonists, and the hack and slash gameplay works well in these moments. Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima was the PS4's fantastic swan song, delivering a gripping action game set in a seldom tackled era of Japanese history.
As Jin, players stealthily or directly take on the Mongol Fleet scattered across a wide and frequently gorgeous terrain. While not amazing, the story is pretty decent. The combat system is accessible but deep, and it is particularly satisfying against crowds. Ghost of Tsushima provides Jin with plenty of tools to cater combat to his preferences, making for a consistently enjoyable and unique experience.
Although not rated on Metacritic, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut should be prioritized above the base version of the game. After a painfully long wait at least for a numbered entry , Square Enix finally released Kingdom Hearts 3. As always, Sora, Goofy, and Donald travel through a number of Disney worlds , meeting beloved characters like Frozen 's Elsa and Toy Story 's lovable icons in the process.
Kingdom Hearts 3 's overarching plot takes a backseat for large chunks of the game's runtime, but the world's self-contained narratives should charm any Disney fan. Although it doesn't evolve enough throughout the course of the campaign, Kingdom Hearts 3 's hack and slash combat is incredibly fun on a basic level. Sora has access to so many tools and mechanics that the Keyblade wielder can feel a touch overpowered, and the action's visual presentation is spectacular.
Atlus and Omega Force have never been shy about experimenting with spin-offs, so Persona 5 Strikers almost makes too much sense. The sequel to Persona 5 , one of the PS4's best titles, plays out like a Musou hack and slash game , albeit one that takes a few pages from turn-based JRPGs.
Unlike Dynasty Warriors or even Hyrule Warriors , Persona 5 Strikers is far more story-driven than tends to be the case for these types of games. This is a proper P5 sequel that further fleshes out the characters, introduced an interesting twist on Palaces called Jails, and includes plenty of Persona for Joker to use. The combat is simplistic but stylish, and each Phantom Thief plays completely differently. Released in , this was one of the first Fantasy Action hack and slash games of the generation.
What makes Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor , a unique game is the fact that it takes inspiration from a lot of other video games. This game also has features such as combo-based combat and a heavy emphasis on counter-attacks and executions. But despite that, this game proved to be an enjoyable hack and slash of its time.
It's the same game with added features and content, such as better textures, frame-rate, resolution, and extras. The setting is a dystopian Earth future where the police must protect citizens from interdimensional monsters invading the planet. But the two characters have the unique ability of "chaining" their creatures to use in battle. The game features cyberpunk themes and grade A hack and slash combat.
Fans agree that the Astral Chain offers a great soundtrack, engaging visuals, fun mechanics, and a solid story. It maintains a Metascore of 87 and the studio recently teased a sequel. Blizzard has re-released Diablo 3 multiple times across its lifespan, ultimately culminating in the Eternal Collection. Despite getting off to a rather rough start, Diablo 3 did eventually steady its ship and develop into a worthy successor to Diablo 2.
Splendidly animated and nowadays overstacked with loot, Diablo 3 's selling point is its endless replayability, as there is simply something satisfying about jumping into this game for a new run or to try a different build.
The Eternal Collection comes with the Reaper of Souls expansion and the Rise of the Necromancer pack, providing as complete of an experience as possible. Hellblade was the first major release by Ninja Theory since Dmc: Devil May Cry, which makes it the most significant title from the studio yet. The unusual nature of this hack and slash has been the topic of discussion among countless players.
Hellblade builds immersion by minimizing UI elements and focusing on the sounds and instincts of players. The game has won over 25 awards worldwide, and a sequel titled Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is in the works as well. This game is a unique experience through and through and is a must-play. In the spirit of Diablo , the Torchlight series thrusts the player character into a grand narrative. It involves ancient gods, alchemists, and all kinds of sweet, sweet loot with a Metascore of While the game does not have the traditional mechanics of a hack and slash title, the gameplay feels easy and fun.
Nier: Automata is an action-RPG with hack and slash combat. It belongs to the set of games that are genuinely very innovative for their time.
The game is very artistic in its visual style, and all the boss battles are a cherry on the top. What makes this game worth playing is its environmental uniqueness and genre-defying gameplay elements.
Another selling point of the game is that it is created by PlatinumGames whose games occupy several entries on this list. A young woman who has dedicated her life to the destruction of slashers a term "affectionately" given to the villains of horror movies such as Friday the 13th and Child's Play , after discovering that her own mother that worked as the lunch lady at her school, butchered her fellow classmates due to their relentless bullying.
Filled to the brim with everything one would come to expect from a slasher movie, those who enjoy the comfort of sitting at home while watching Jason Vorhees kill some unprepared camp goers from the umpteenth time will feel right at home while reading. However, not every story is made equal, and there are a few that stand out amongst the already well-written crowd. Stupid teens doing stupid things win stupid prizes from some psychopath who, in this case, contributes to a localized zombie uprising in school that leads to the premature ending of a myriad of those present.
The art style for this issue is fun and colorful, the story is very tongue-in-cheek, and the action is bloody good. Short but sweet, this issue has a little something for everyone who reads it. Entry Wound sets the mood aptly. Cassie and her companion Vlad arrive in the middle of bufu nowhere on their seasonal search for self-resurrecting slashers with a grudge and just so happens to come across a small hamlet where such a problem presented itself.
The story is short, sweet, and to the point. They even managed to sneak in a panel or two of Seeley's other literary work, Lovebunny and Mr. Hell , so there is even a tiny two for one deal with this issue. The second issue for Land of Lost Toys also delves deeper into the history of Vlad, which depending on what issues a reader has already partaken in, may be the first time they have come across his tragic history.
Cassie and Vlad arrive at the beach after reports of gruesome killings of teenagers on spring break reach them. The issue does an excellent job of "humanizing" Cassie, who before this issue mostly only seemed concerned with the hunting and killing of slashers and having little to no other interest or inclination to make friends outside of Vlad - and to top it off, there are some truly shocking twists present here that will most likely take readers by surprise.
While there had been hints and parts of his past dropped here and there, as evidenced in the above issue, they were usually fed to up a panel or three at a time. This is the first time an entire issue was dedicated to Vlad's past, and it was well worth the wait. Everything from the storyline itself to the art was meticulously crafted and fitting for the gentle giant's sordid and depressing past. Those familiar with Jimmie Robinson's Bomb Queen know exactly what they will be getting into in this post-apocalyptic crossover for the ages.
Those who don't, however, will be in for a surprise as they come face-to-face with the rowdy, super-powered, and all together immoral dictator of her universe.
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