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2006PEGI 16PlayStation

A gloriously absurd Wild West brawler where you pummel demons and freaks with a customizable moveset and the divine God Hand. Fast dodging, a punishing difficulty curve and bonkers humor make it a cult classic.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Lots of humour
  • Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like God Hand

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes God Hand special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Devil May Cry 4

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2008PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox91 % positive

Brings what grabs you about God Hand: melee combat with weapons or fists, gripping boss fights and combat with precise timing.

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.

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Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Challenging difficulty

A blistering hack-and-slash where young Dante juggles swappable fighting styles, weapons and guns, and the game rewards you for fighting with flair. It is famously punishing, with legendary boss duels like the fights against Vergil and a heavy metal soundtrack.

Bayonetta

Challenging difficulty

A supremely stylish character action game where the witch Bayonetta battles hordes of angels using Witch Time, precise dodges and absurdly over-the-top finishers. Deep combo mechanics, colossal bosses and plenty of tongue-in-cheek charm.

Bloodroots

Lots of humour

As the vengeful Mr. Wolf you turn anything within reach, from hatchets to carrots, into a weapon and chain fast, over-the-top violent combos through compact arenas. Stylish arcade action with dark humor and a trial-and-error feel.

Bayonetta

Challenging difficulty

You play the stylish witch Bayonetta, combining guns and melee weapons in flashy, fast-paced battles where precise dodging and timing are rewarded. This remaster brings the series' over-the-top action spectacle to modern consoles.

Bayonetta 3

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, flamboyant hack-and-slash where witch Bayonetta chains stylish combos using Witch Time and huge demon summons. Over-the-top presentation, a multiverse plot and precise dodging define the experience.

Paint the Town Red

Lots of humour

Chaotic first-person brawling in a voxel style: you smash your way through saloons, bars and biker joints with fists, chairs and anything else not nailed down. A roguelike mode adds upgrades and bosses on top.

No More Heroes

Lots of humour

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.

Dead as Disco

Lots of humour

A neon-soaked beat-'em-up where every punch, kick and combo is synced to the music. As Charlie Disco you fight the villainous Idols to get the band back together.

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

Challenging difficulty

You hunt demons as Dante and switch between combat styles like Swordmaster and Gunslinger, developing whichever suits you best. The Special Edition also lets you take control of Vergil for a second perspective on the story.

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