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!
Tag: hack and slash
The King of Dragons – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Snes9x Emulator Developer: Capcom Publisher (NA): Capcom Release Date (NA): April 1994 Genre: Hack and Slash, RPG Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle Games like The King of Dragons is one of the reasons why I love retro gaming. Some classics will never die. If you have… Continue reading The King of Dragons – SNES
Conan – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Release Date: September 28, 2007 Developer: Nihilistic Software Publisher: THQ Genre: Action/Adventure, Hack-and-Slash Nerd Rating: 7.4 out of 10 Reviewed by Budroo Conan’s initial quest was to find some treasure. He was searching an ancient tomb, easily destroying any foe that stood in his way when he accidentally freed the evil… Continue reading Conan – Xbox 360
Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2
Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Sega Wow, Red Entertainment, Sofdec, ADX Publisher: Sega, Tezuka Productions Release Date NA: Septermber, 9, 2004 Genre: Action Adventure, Hack and Slash Ranking: Innovative Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu To tell you the truth I bought this game as a gag. After reading the the first sentence on the cover “Be the… Continue reading Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance – PlayStation 3
Platform: PlayStation 3 Developer: Platinum Games Publisher: Konami Release Date (NA): February 19, 2013 Genre: Hack and Slash Nerd Rating: 7 out 10 Reviewed by Shadow Links Raiden is back with his own game, Metal Gear Rising : Revengeance! The curveball main character Kojima threw at fans in MGS2 turned cyborg ninja in MGS4 returns with his own tale after the… Continue reading Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance – PlayStation 3