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[Arsic]

Before we get into this discussion:
-Franchise. Calm down MGR army. It’s one game and not a franchise. You too Vanquish enthusiasts.
-We are talking about fast paced combo kind of action games like the 3 franchises mentioned. Not Souls games.

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With that out of the way! I’ve been playing a lot of action games the last two months. Revisiting some too, and trying out ones I never played.

I can’t decide even the best game out of all the ones I’ve been privileged to play, or even dub the best franchise.

So I turn to you GAF. Which is the best? If the combat in No More Heroes 1-3 was a bit better I’d likely give it to to that but the combat is not the main reason to play that franchise.

I think for me DMC5 eeks out the DMC franchise over Ninja Gaiden although NG1-3 hold up way better than DMC1-3. DMC4&5 are where the series to me goes beyond NG.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Ninja Gaiden (Black) is the best of them all, but I think the DMC series is more consistently good.

 

[ManaByte]

 

[Putyouinmyoven]

Both series have their hits and misses but peak devil may cry (i.e 1 and 3) is truly special. They ooze with atmosphere and remain interesting throughout the entire playtime.

Ninja Gaiden is a good action game but is a little stale in comparison in my opinion.

 

[diffusionx]

Ninja Gaiden Black is the best action game ever.

 

[violence]

This reminds me how many games I still need to play. I can’t really comment on this thread, but I really enjoyed beating Bayonetta 1 and DmC devil may cry (great presentation).

 

[MCplayer]

Ninja gaiden original is the perfect game

 

[xion4360]

If only they still came out with Ninja Gaiden (in the style of NG1+2)

 

[Astral Dog]

Devil May Cry 5 is the peak of combat

 

[violence]

God of War Egypt should have a devil may cry combat system.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Ninja Gaiden... and Metal gear Rising.

I really like DMC V... was too awesome

 

[Gojiira]

DMC without question. Ninja Gaiden has 1 truly outstanding entry with Black, but 2 and 3 dont do anything new. DMC on the other hand for better or worse iterated every single time with many new mechanics and difficulties and has at least 3 outstanding games (1-3-5).

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

As a *series* it's Devil May Cry and it's not even close. If we're talking about individual games within these series then things get a lot muddier. Does God of War not qualify? As a consistent trilogy of action games GoW might take the crown taking ALL factors into consideration.

 

[Generic]

Ninja Gaiden.

The enemies in Devil May Cry are HP bloated passive dummies who only exist to be combo'ed. Also the controls are annoying (forced lock-on, no dedicated dodge button...)

 

[Represent.]

Nina gaiden has incredible combat

DMC is paperweight trash

 

[Alex Anderson]

Shinobi and Nightshade!

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

 

[Generic]

Shinobi and Nightshade!

I'm still waiting for a sequel...

 

[Coconutt]

Another DMC W

 

[Arsic]

As a *series* it's Devil May Cry and it's not even close. If we're talking about individual games within these series then things get a lot muddier. Does God of War not qualify? As a consistent trilogy of action games GoW might take the crown taking ALL factors into consideration.

Fair. I should’ve added GoW.

At least the original trilogy for sure qualifies.

 

[violence]

Nightshade!

Red Ninja! ..Seriously someone should have made a good Kunoichi game. It could’ve been a franchise as big as tomb raider. Team ninja is super qualified.

 

[Griffon]

Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix. Critical Mode.

 

[Hrk69]

 

[lmimmfn]

Checked poll result, not Devil May Cry......leaves thread.

 

[Sushi_Combo]

DmC

 

[kiphalfton]

DmC

This reminds me how many games I still need to play. I can’t really comment on this thread, but I really enjoyed beating Bayonetta 1 and DmC devil may cry (great presentation).

The enemies in Devil May Cry are HP bloated passive dummies who only exist to be combo'ed. Also the controls are annoying (forced lock-on, no dedicated dodge button...)

Shinobi and Nightshade!

Fair. I should’ve added GoW.

At least the original trilogy for sure qualifies.

No

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

1) Ninja Gaiden
2) Bayonetta
3) Devil May Cry

....

235) X-Blades

....

743) God of War

 

[jakinov]

Ninja Theory's DMC over everything else.

 

[RaduN]

Dmc3 and Bayo1 are absolutely incredible games.
Perfectly created atmosphere, fantastic stories with fantastic characters, fun and witty but also surpsisingly sensitive and memorable, creative design, absolutely top tier gameplay, very well tunned difficulties with great depth and great sense of acomplishment.
Ninja Gaiden (Black) and 2 (vanilla 360) are just as amazing in almost every way, but they do lack in the story/characters department.

These 3 games are the best action games ever made though.

 

[rapid32.5]

Ninja Theory's DMC over everything else.

Ironically they portrayed DMC world better than Capcom. Overall, Ninja Gaiden Black takes the cake for me. DMC3 for variety and soundtrack.

 

[Puscifer]

NG Hurricane Pack 1 with counter > Black

Yeah I said it!

 

[GigaBowser]

Nornja Gordon hands down

 

[SALMORE]

Ninja Gaiden without hesitation !!

 

[March Climber]

A person should use DmC as a beginner's/newbie's introduction to the genre, then play DMC 1, then DMC 3. This will prepare you for Ninja Gaiden 1, which will then prepare you for NG 2.

I definitely would not recommend picking up NG 1 without trying something easier first.

 

[yurinka]

For me God of War >> Devil May Cry > Bayonetta >> Ninja Gaiden

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Before we get into this discussion:
-Franchise. Calm down MGR army. It’s one game and not a franchise. You too Vanquish enthusiasts.
-We are talking about fast paced combo kind of action games like the 3 franchises mentioned. Not Souls games.

—————

With that out of the way! I’ve been playing a lot of action games the last two months. Revisiting some too, and trying out ones I never played.

I can’t decide even the best game out of all the ones I’ve been privileged to play, or even dub the best franchise.

So I turn to you GAF. Which is the best? If the combat in No More Heroes 1-3 was a bit better I’d likely give it to to that but the combat is not the main reason to play that franchise.

I think for me DMC5 eeks out the DMC franchise over Ninja Gaiden although NG1-3 hold up way better than DMC1-3. DMC4&5 are where the series to me goes beyond NG.

Dmc3, ng 1+2, dmc5 are the top dogs

 

[Arachnid]

Ninja Gaiden any day of the week and twice on a Tuesday.

 

[Esppiral]

Mum or dad?

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

DMC3 is a true masterpiece. The difficulty balance, the depth, the feel of weapons, the puzzle elements, the music, atmosphere and story are all fantastic. To me its easily the best in the series.

 

[clarky]

Ninja Gaiden is the correct answer.

God of war is laughable that its even entered the conversation.

 

[NeverYouMind]

NInja Gaiden II is the peak for me. Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a close second. Then Devil May Cry 3. The rest do not matter.

 

[Shut0wen]

I love NG the first 2 NGs with a passion (sigma is bad) but fuck me bayonetta is the winner

 

[Gaiff]

The meat and potatoes of these games is the combat. GOW does not belong.

As a whole package though? Combat, level design, puzzles, storytelling, writing, etc, GOW has a much stronger case.

Still voted Ninja Gaiden. Black is the single greatest action game ever. Almost flawless.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

The first Bayonetta is a masterpiece, the 2 sequels are trash.
Ninja Gaiden Black is the only good one of the 3D games.
DMC 1, 3, 4 and 5 are all good to great. DMC 2 and Ninja Theory's vomit were terrible.

So while each series has the same amount of bad games, only DMC has more good games.
DMC wins by default.

 

[F31 Leopard]

For franchises Bayonetta. Single game Astral Chain.

 

[cireza]

God of War ?

 

[Team Andromeda]

O.TO.GI for me for that then, but on the next gen Ninja Gadien 2 was the best and is still the best action game ever made

 

[Wandering Leopard]

It's tough to pick a franchise.

I'd argue God of War 2018 is the best overall action game. Devil May Cry 1 is also very good overall.

If the poll was only about combat mechanics, I'd choose Ninja Garden.

 

[MayauMiao]

Ninja Gaiden (Xbox), incredibly fast and really require precise timing to pull of incredible combos.

 

[sigmaZ]

Ninja May Gaiden. The ultimate crossover.