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Devil May Cry is a classic action game developed by Capcom. It features Dante, a demon hunter renowned for his flamboyant combat style and intricate weapon mastery. The game’s notable emphasis on stylish, rapid-fire combo attacks helped define the “hack and slash” genre on PlayStation 2. It appeals...
Why this score?
Landmark PS2 action game with lasting genre influence, high critic reputation, iconic style, and some dated camera and difficulty friction.
Scoring methodologyJohn Wick revitalized the action genre with its stylish gun-fu choreography and world-building. John Wick, a retired hitman, is forced back into action after his car is stolen and his puppy is killed. He systematically dismantles the criminal underworld that wronged him, showcasing incredible skill...
In the coastal city of Naples, corruption is teeming—the police blatantly conspire with outlaws, drugs run rampant around the youth, and the mafia governs the streets with an iron fist. However, various fateful encounters will soon occur. Enter Giorno Giovanna, a 15-year-old boy with an eccentric co...
A series of unfortunate events has led Makoto Edamura to adopt the life of crime—pickpocketing and scamming others for a living. However, after swindling a seemingly clueless tourist, Makoto discovers that he was the one tricked and, to make matters worse, that the police are now after him. While ma...
Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition is a classic action game developed by Capcom. It expands upon the original 2006 release featuring Dante’s brother, Vergil, as a playable character alongside Dante. The edition offers refined combat mechanics and remains notable for its stylish hack-and-slash gameplay...
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a long-running manga series created by Hirohiko Araki. It follows the Joestar family across generations as they confront supernatural threats through inventive combat and elaborate storylines. The series is notable for its distinctive art style—often drawing inspiration f...
Stellar Blade offers a high-octane or-action experience with a heavy focus on parrying and dodging. It captures the fast-paced or-action feel of Nioh 2 but in a sci-fi setting. For players who want a polished, modern or-action game that emphasizes precision over complex loot management, Stellar Blad...
A beautiful pianist comes to Tokyo for a charity concert, and City Hunter is there. But music isn`t his forte; he wants lessons in the language of love. Desperation becomes the word of the day as the bodies start dropping. A foreign dignitary is assassinated in cold blood. Secret agents scour the st...
From Paris with Love is a 2010 action-thriller directed by Pierre Morel and featuring John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Luc Besson co-wrote the screenplay for this film, which was distributed internationally by Lionsgate Films and Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie premiered in the United States...
No More Heroes 3 is a 2021 action-adventure game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and directed by Goichi Suda, also known as Suda51. It follows Travis Touchdown as he returns to Santa Destroy and enters the United Assassins Association ranking system to confront FU and other extraterrestrial ass...
Why this score?
Mixed to positive reviews praise Suda51 personality and boss concepts, but criticize uneven design, technical issues, and thin open-world structure.
Scoring methodologyThe last words spoken to Honey Kisaragi by her father before his death at the hands of the mysterious organization Panther Claw have shaped her way of life. It is the sole reason she still continues to fight for the sake of others. The energetic Inspector Natsuko Aki does her absolute best to appreh...
Ultra Age is a 2021 science-fiction action game developed by Next Stage and Visual Dart for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. It uses third-person hack-and-slash combat centered on a sword-wielding protagonist, with rapid melee attacks and movement through a hostile futuristic setting. It is intend...
Why this score?
Mostly middling critical reception, competent fast combat and anime style, but thin systems, polish issues, and derivative design limit reputation.
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