All articles tagged with #action game
The demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword left the author impressed with weighty, satisfying combat and demon dismemberment, presenting a fresh starting point for newcomers. A Fanatical preorder deal offers about 18% off (57.39 USD / 49.19 GBP) with pre-launch bonuses and an easier mode to help players ease into the action.
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword, releasing Sept 4, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC, is not an open-world or Soulslike title. It’s a character-action game centered on Miyamoto Musashi’s blade, set in a Kyoto hub described as an “open-town” with side quests and hidden areas. While challenging boss fights exist, you don’t lose resources on death, and the game emphasizes mastering combat and using the environment over expansive map exploration.
Remedy’s Control Resonant shifts the series toward fast, melee-focused action set in a surreal, reality-warped New York City. Dylan Faden wields the transformable Aberrant across three weapon forms, supplemented by telekinesis, shields, and upgradeable perks accessed via The Gap, all while tackling a dizzying array of enemies in a non-open-world, open-ended city. The game aims for stylish, high-octane combos and crowd control, with heavier emphasis on rhythm and flow, releasing September 24, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Loulan: The Cursed Sand is an upcoming PS5 exclusive developed by a team with veteran talent from Sony Santa Monica, FromSoftware, and PlatinumGames, featuring a skeletal warrior protagonist exploring the lost kingdom of Loulan with a blend of classic arcade combat and modern gameplay innovations. The game is supported by Sony's China Hero Project, but no release date has been announced yet.
Loulan: The Cursed Sand is an upcoming PS5 exclusive from ChillyMoon, featuring a dark, isometric action game with a tragic love story, fast-paced combat, and puzzle-solving, set in a fallen kingdom with a unique skeletal warrior protagonist. No release date has been announced yet.
Vanquish, a highly acclaimed 2010 action shooter by PlatinumGames, offers fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay with unique mechanics like slowing time and rocket sliding, and is now easily accessible for under twenty dollars, making it a must-play for fans of intense, skill-based games. Despite its age, it remains a standout in the genre, though the studio's recent struggles cast a shadow over its legacy.
Ninja Gaiden 4, developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, is now available on multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, featuring a new protagonist Yakumo, modernized combat, and a story set in a near-future Tokyo battling an ancient curse. It is accessible via Xbox Game Pass and offers various editions with additional content.
Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces a new protagonist, Yakumo, and offers over-the-top, chaotic ninja action with dynamic traversal and combat, making it a standout in the series and a great entry point for newcomers. The game features intense battles, stylish moves, and a straightforward structure, blending old-school design with modern flair, and is highly recommended for fans of action games.
Crimson Desert showcases a new gameplay segment featuring a main story quest where the protagonist Kliff faces off against a colossal mechanical dragon named Golden Star, highlighting the game's combat, story, and steampunk aesthetic, with more behind-the-scenes content to follow.
A new PS5 single-player game inspired by Resident Evil, developed by Chinese studio Invercity Game Works, features gun-fu combat and parasitic upgrades, set in a post-apocalyptic world with retro tech, but no release date has been announced yet.
Borderlands 4 is a fun, chaotic looter shooter that prioritizes explosive action and humor over artistic or narrative depth, offering players a straightforward, entertaining experience with a variety of characters and an abundance of guns.
Fear Effect, a pioneering cel-shaded cinematic action game, is now available on Switch for $10. The game follows mercenaries Hana, Glas, and Deke as they track down Wee Ming Lam, a girl who disappears before her 18th birthday, leading to a survival thriller with full-motion-video worlds and innovative Motion FX technology.
Fear Effect, a classic cel-shaded cinematic action game, has unexpectedly launched on Nintendo Switch via a shadowdrop, offering players a thrilling story of mercenaries in Hong Kong for $9.99, with a physical release planned later.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 offers a compelling action experience with stealth and combat reminiscent of Dishonored, but falls short as an RPG due to limited decision-making and weak dialogue, despite its engaging gameplay and story twists.
Game Science announced 'Black Myth: Zhong Kui,' a new action RPG in the same universe as 'Black Myth: Wukong,' featuring a ghost-catching god navigating between hell and earth, with a trailer showing early development visuals.