5 STYLISH ACTION GAMES THAT ARE TRUE MASTERPIECES: FROM DEVIL MAY CRY TO BAYONETTA
Among the various variations of action games, Stylish Action has been a genre that has enjoyed widespread popularity especially in the 2000s. The term began to spread after the release of the original Devil May Cry and refers to highly spectacular action games based on choreographed combos and high scores to achieve.
There are many great exponents of this appreciated category, today perhaps less widespread than in the past but which still manages to attract the attention of enthusiasts. Below we mention 5 Stylish Action that are authentic masterpieces :
Bayonetta 2
Released in 2009, the original Bayonetta was one of the games that put the newly formed Platinum Games in the spotlight. Considered by many to be the true successor to Devil May Cry, Bayonetta is still considered one of the greatest examples of Stylish Action around, but if anything, its sequel went even further.
Bayonetta 2 takes what its predecessor offered and elevates it even further with even more spectacular and sophisticated gameplay, graced by an enviable fluidity and a variety of action with very few rivals on the market. An unmissable classic for anyone who loves the genre.
Devil May Cry 3 Dante’s Awakening
After making a splash with its progenitor, the Capcom series faltered with the disappointing Devil May Cry 2 , only to literally “wake up” with a sensational third episode. Devil May Cry 3 Dante’s Awakening was a true evolution of the original game, offering formidable and extremely varied gameplay, memorable boss fights and evocative scenarios.
And it was also quite difficult, capable of giving great satisfaction after having taken down the toughest of opponents. And after a Devil May Cry 5 that was equally exceptional, the hope is to see Devil May Cry 6 sooner or later in the future .
Ninja Gaiden Black
The modern Ninja Gaiden series created by Team Ninja has gone down in history not only for its high difficulty, but also and above all for the refinement of its combat system, as elegant as it is lethal.
Ninja Gaiden Black can be considered not only the best version of the first episode, but also the maximum expression of Team Ninja in terms of Stylish Action, reaching qualitative heights that very few other similar games have been able to reach. Damn difficult, but how beautiful it was.
No More Heroes 2 Desperate Struggle
No More Heroes is one of the craziest and most brilliant franchises ever produced by Grasshopper Manufacture , and if we had to mention the pinnacle of the series, perhaps the second episode deserves the mention.
No More Heroes 2 Desperate Struggle improves on its predecessor by eliminating the monotonous exploratory parts of the background and focusing even more forcefully on pure action, which is even more choreographic and stimulating. Unfortunately, No More Heroes 3 did not prove to be up to the level of its predecessors , not closing the trilogy in the best possible way, but at least the memories of the exceptional second episode remain intact.
Viewful Joe
Capcom was a master of Stylish Action and in front of a pearl like the first Viewtiful Joe it is impossible to pretend nothing is happening.
With so much style to sell, a hilarious humorous edge and explosive action, Viewtiful Joe was a compelling Action / Beat ’em Up hybrid that kept you glued to the screen and never let go, at least until you saw the credits scroll on the screen. Unfortunately after Viewtiful Joe 2 the series has not enjoyed a third main chapter, but it would be nice to see Joe return in some form sooner or later.