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July 31, 2020 Beyond Bacon, Hack-and-Slash Games, Stealth Games

Ninja Games – Video – Mid Shelf Gaming

Mid Shelf Gaming is here, once again, to stealthily deliver a swift kick full of “fuck yeah” as they cover some awesome ninja games you may forgotten!

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July 6, 2018 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 4

God of War – PlayStation 4

It’s been quite a wait, but the long-anticipated God of War has finally returned! Your eager video game reviewer Nips dives into the newest installment of this iconic series, battling his way through Norse mythology.

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February 6, 2017 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation, Third-Person / Overhead Shooter Games

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain – PlayStation

The villains of Nosgoth face the wrath of newly risen vampire, Kain. Deploying a host of weapons and brutal spells, not to mention his vampiric abilities, Kain scythes his way through monsters, sorcerers, and other minions of evil in this hack-and-slash beginning to a beloved franchise.

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January 30, 2017 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 4

Let It Die – PlayStation 4

“Hey you, Senpai,” Uncle Death here. Are you ready to come join my delightfully insane arena and ascend the Tower of Barbs? One of your Baconeers has already fallen, and there is plenty of room to join the ranks. Let It Die!

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July 14, 2016 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 3

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – Revelations (DLC) – PS3 (PSN)

After the uneven Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, this DLC chapter – Revelations – punctuates the popular trilogy and throws the focus to Alucard. Though it does help to improve the legacy of its parent material to some degree, it also comes with its own set of issues.

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July 13, 2016 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 3

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – PS3

Nerd Bacon co-founder The Cubist reviews Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 for PlayStation 3.

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June 28, 2016 Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 4, Stealth Games

Party Hard – PS4

And AbyssalOblivion finally makes his triumphant return. What more do you expect him to play than a game about MURDERING THE INNOCENT. Enjoy my review of this gory but charming indie game!

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December 4, 2015 Hack-and-Slash Games, Platforming Games, Sony PlayStation Portable

Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? – PSP

Hey doods! Our latest travel through the Netherworld has been less than stellar, I accidentally died and became a Prinny, the lowest of lesser demons. Will you join my “Prinny Squad” to find the “Ultimate Dessert”? Master Etna likes her punishments.

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October 17, 2015 Beat 'em Up, Hack-and-Slash Games, PC / Mac

Grave – PC

Nerdbacon’s ChronoSloth reviews the hastily assembled, but impressive beat ’em up, Grave. In the world of Grave, the lowly RPG skeleton is a mighty warrior.

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October 5, 2015 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 4

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos – PS4

Nerd Bacon author ChronoSloth details why Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is a game that really has guts. Guts and butts sums it up quite well, actually.

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August 19, 2015 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Nintendo Wii U

Bayonetta 2 – Wii U

Bayonetta 2 is an amazing Wii U exclusive and something that most Nintendo fans won’t expect – angels, demons, a foul-mouthed Italian, and a hyper-sexualized hipster-esque witch….do I need to say more?

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May 30, 2015 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 3

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – PS3

Frodo and the Fellowship had a heck of an adventure in The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins had himself an exciting journey in The Hobbit. Can the new heroes in War in the North have a quest as epic as the ones created by J.R.R. Tolkien himself? Nerd Bacon’s all over that question in the review of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.

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May 15, 2015 Hack-and-Slash Games, PC / Mac, Role-Playing Games

Diablo – PC

If you’ve played anything from Baldur’s Gate all the way up to the Borderlands series, you’re playing games that owe much of their existence to the genre standards introduced by Blizzard’s Diablo back in 1996. When it was released, it redefined the way we look at western-style action RPGs, and its impact is still felt today. Join me as I delve into the desecrated church once more to remind us of this timeless classic’s true power!

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March 3, 2015 Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 4

Diablo 3 – PlayStation 4

Diablo 3 is a fun game on its own merits as a hack-and-slash RPG, but playing it solo doesn’t do it justice. I can say that after playing many hours both solo and cooperatively. If you are looking for a good single player game, I’d probably recommend something else, though if cooperative games are on the menu for you, Diablo 3 is a good choice. Its availability on the consoles makes the game open to many more players.

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August 27, 2014 Action / Adventure Games, Hack-and-Slash Games, Sony PlayStation 3

God of War Ascension – PS3

Platform: PS3 Developer: SCE Santa Monica Studio Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Genre: Action/Adventure, Hack and Slash Nerd Rating: 6.5 / 10 Reviewed by Steroid Gamer God of War Ascension […]

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