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1988Xbox

Ninja Gaiden is a blisteringly fast, punishing action game where Ryu Hayabusa carves through enemy hordes with sword and ninjutsu. Precise blocking, dodging and aggressive combos define its brilliant combat.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Action-packed real-time combat

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2004Xbox

You play Ryu Hayabusa cutting through hordes with a razor-sharp blade that responds instantly to every input. Combat demands precise blocking, dodging and timing, making this one of the most demanding classics of the action genre.

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Thymesia

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast, punishing soulslike where you play plague doctor Corvus, relying on precise parries and dodges and on the disease powers of plundered weapons. Combat rewards aggression over turtling, set in a grim, decaying kingdom.

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A blistering hack-and-slash where young Dante juggles swappable fighting styles, weapons and guns, and the game rewards you for fighting with flair. It is famously punishing, with legendary boss duels like the fights against Vergil and a heavy metal soundtrack.

The First Berserker: Khazan

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A punishing soulslike set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, where the betrayed general Khazan seeks revenge through weighty, precise melee combat and brutal boss duels. Its striking cel-shaded look and aggressive parry-and-stamina system set it apart.

Ninja Gaiden II

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A blisteringly fast and brutal hack-and-slash in which you play ninja Ryu Hayabusa, carving through enemy hordes with gory combos and evasive moves. The combat is punishing and rewards precision and aggression.

Ninja Gaiden 4

Melee combat with weapons or fists

Ninja Gaiden 4 revives the legendary hack-and-slash series with lightning-fast, brutal combat, co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames. As newcomer Yakumo you carve through a rain-soaked, demon-infested Tokyo where reflexes and combo mastery decide everything.

Death's Gambit

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A punishing 2D Soulslike action RPG in Metroidvania clothing: you serve Death, battle towering bosses in a grim world, and build your character through classes and abilities.

Rubinite

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A dark fantasy boss rush action game in which princess Ruby seeks revenge to reclaim her kingdom. Its Focus mechanic lets her spot enemy weak points and land precise thrust attacks.

Ninja Gaiden II Black

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You play as Ryu Hayabusa, slicing through demon hordes with precise combos, blocks and counterattacks that punish every hesitation. This Unreal Engine 5 edition makes the legendary brutal action look far more striking and adds extra playable characters and combat aids.

Devil May Cry

Melee combat with weapons or fists

The game that founded the stylish action genre: as demon hunter Dante you chain sword slashes and gunfire into flashy combos while a style meter grades every fight. A gothic castle setting, tough bosses and punishing difficulty define the experience.

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