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2008 Xbox

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.

What defines Ninja Gaiden II:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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Sifu

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2022 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 39.99 € 👍 92 % Very positive, 21,129 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

Sifu is a punishing kung fu brawler about avenging your murdered family. Precise blocking, dodging and countering drive the combat, and every death ages you, raising the stakes with each attempt.

Thymesia

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Rubinite

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OTXO

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Devil May Cry

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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.

Overgrowth

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A physics-driven combat game where you play a fighting rabbit, countering, throwing, kicking and slashing your way through enemies. Its fluid yet hard-to-master controls and a big modding community set it apart.

Gurei

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A challenging action platformer where you take on bosses from Japanese mythology in any order and gain their powers. Opponents grow stronger as you progress.

The First Berserker: Khazan

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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.

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