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2010PlayStation

A dark action RPG in which a young hero tries to save his ailing sister Yonah. Its haunting story, emotional soundtrack and genre-shifting gameplay make it memorable, especially across multiple playthroughs.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Emotional impact
  • Lore and world history
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
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2010PEGI 18PlayStation, Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Nier Replicant: emotional impact, a strong soundtrack and a deep world history.

A bleak action RPG about a father who will do anything to save his sick daughter. It mixes hack-and-slash, bullet-hell and text-adventure moments, carried by a moving story, multiple endings and an outstanding soundtrack.

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God of War

Boss fights as highlights

An older Kratos travels through Norse mythology with his son Atreus. Weighty axe combat, an emotional father-son story and a seamless single-shot camera make it stand out.

Bastion

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An isometric action RPG where a gravelly narrator reacts to everything you do as you mix weapons and rebuild a refuge in a gorgeous hand-painted, shattered world. Its soundtrack and poignant ending choices make it unforgettable.

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Melee combat with weapons or fists

As Hector, a former servant of Dracula, you hack your way through gothic castles and lands in a 3D action adventure. Its standout feature is Devil Forgery, which lets you raise and evolve Innocent Devil companions that fight alongside you.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

Companions and relationships

A fast-paced action JRPG where Adol is shipwrecked on a cursed island, gathers fellow survivors and builds a village. Fluid combat with dodges and party switching, plenty of exploration and a stirring soundtrack.

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