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2009PEGI 18PlayStation, Xbox

A brutal cel-shaded hack-and-slash brawler based on the anime, where you play a vengeful samurai slicing through hordes and bosses with combos, blocks and bloody finishers. Its hip-hop soundtrack and bold style give it a strong identity.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Afro Samurai special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

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2010PEGI 18PC, Nintendo Switch74 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Afro Samurai: melee combat with weapons or fists, a strong soundtrack and gripping boss fights.

Otaku assassin Travis Touchdown slashes his way up the assassin rankings again with beam katanas. Fast hack-and-slash combat, absurd humor and a loud retro-flavored style make it stand out.

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Furi

Boss fights as highlights

Furi is a pure boss-rush duelist where you mix sword combat, parrying and twin-stick shooting in intense one-on-one fights. Each guardian has a distinct style, backed by bold comic-inspired art and a driving electronic soundtrack.

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

Boss fights as highlights

A blisteringly fast mecha action game where you pilot the Orbital Frame Jehuty, mixing melee, grabs and sub-weapons in spectacular aerial fights. Short and intense, with stylish presentation and memorable boss duels.

No More Heroes

Boss fights as highlights

As otaku assassin Travis Touchdown, you slash your way up a ranked assassin league with a beam katana. Punk style, offbeat humor and flashy boss fights give it a distinct personality.

Devil May Cry 4

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast, flashy hack-and-slash where Nero's Devil Bringer arm lets you yank enemies around and chain outrageous combos, with Dante returning with his switchable fighting styles. The style ranking system rewards variety and precision, giving it huge mastery depth.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Boss fights as highlights

A fast-paced 16-bit ninja platformer built on precise jumping, shuriken and sword combat, with varied stages like horseback and surfboard rides. Tight controls and tough boss fights make it a genre classic.

God of War III: Remastered

Boss fights as highlights

Kratos carves a brutal, spectacularly staged path of vengeance through Greek mythology, from the Underworld to Mount Olympus. Fast chain-blade combat, colossal bosses and occasional puzzles make for a cinematic action showpiece.

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Strong soundtrack

A classic, demanding Castlevania action platformer where you whip your way through Dracula's domain as Richter Belmont. Hidden routes, the rescuable Maria as a playable character and a superb soundtrack make it a cult favourite.

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