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[flying_sq]

If it doesn't have to be a current Gen game, could check out the Way of The Samurai series

 

[Elder Legend]

Blade of Darkness, Enclave

Never played Enclave, but can vouch for Blade of Darkness. A game ahead of its time.

 

[LegendOfKage]

Soulstice is on PS Plus Extra. It's pretty good if you like DMC type games.

 

[Shifty1897]

Nier: Automata
Metal Gear Rising
Bayonetta 1, 2, 3

 

[NanaMiku]

Also if you enjoy 2D actions games.....

Odin Sphere

Muramasa

Don't forget Dragon's Crown

 

[Danjin44]

Don't forget Dragon's Crown

 

[fart town usa]

Here's the ad that showed for me.

Trust the algorithm.

 

[Elder Legend]

Here's the ad that showed for me.

Trust the algorithm.

I mean dude, it's 2023. No need to hide anything, if you are into furry porn it's ok. You won't be judged, I think you'd be good friends with kanjobazooie because his into fondling mice balls. He even made a thread about it how good it makes him feel.

 

[BossLackey]

En Garde!

Just came out and I'm absolutely loving what I've played so far. Full of charm and wit and the combat's very engaging as well. Reminds me of Dark Messiah in places what with the whole physics-based-shoving-people-into-things-or-kicking-them-off-ledges. Lots of fun!

This looks very charming! Wishlisted.

 

[BossLackey]

Also if you enjoy 2D actions games.....

Odin Sphere

Muramasa

Oh yeah, love me some Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown and Muramasa (where the FUCK is a modern port!?!). Vanillaware can do no wrong.

 

[BossLackey]

Here’s a few

Thanks! Was right about to pick up Bleak Sword actually. Haven't heard of most of the rest, which is nice. I'll definitely check them out!

 

[LectureMaster]

Kingdoms of amalur, battle mage with a greatsword is just too dope.

 

[BossLackey]

Kingdoms of amalur, battle mage with a greatsword is just too dope.

This is good. Thank you. I completely skipped Kingdoms of Amalur and have always meant to go back. Really seems like it has a cult following (or at least did).

 

[BossLackey]

Soulstice is on PS Plus Extra. It's pretty good if you like DMC type games.

I do indeed! I have heard/read the name but guess I've never actually seen the game until now. Thanks!

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Then…..

How is that

I always wanted to play it

 

[BossLackey]

Nier: Automata
Metal Gear Rising
Bayonetta 1, 2, 3

Bruh. Lesser known. I played these before they even came out lmao.

 

[Danjin44]

How is that

I always wanted to play it

It’s one of the most unique and interesting action game out there.

 

[Hypereides]

Maybe some of these will be to your liking:

 

[supernova8]

Just started Kingdoms of Amalur re-reckoning on console recently but the camera is so fuckin janky! I changed it in the menu but it still feels so clunky.

 

[Roberts]

Have you played a Steelrising? It’s made by the same guys who made GreedFall, only this time it is a souls-like. Eurojank, sure but clearly made with a lot of passion. Enjoyed all the alt-universe steampunk chenigans and political intrigue during the French Revolution. Combat is pretty good too but nowhere near as hard as Dark Souls.

 

[correojon]

Aztez is very good, though it's 2D, but if you're after something with DMC/Bayo-like combat this is the way to go:

Assault Spy is the full package, I haven't played it but have only heard great things about it. It's indie DMC:

And Hi-Fi Rush, though I guess you have already played it:

 

[Larxia]

I know it's not lesser known at all, but it might have gone under your rader because you might not suspect it.
Did you ever try Kingdom Hearts games in critical mode? Especially 2 and 3, they are fantastic action games with a big challenge, and some of my favorite boss fights in gaming. I'm really putting an attention on "critial mode", because it's what changes everything. It's not just an higher difficulty, it totally rebalance the game for a different experience. It's harder but you also have access to more skills etc, making it one of the best action games in my opinion.


It might not seem like it in this no damage video, but this is maybe the hardest boss fight I ever played, took me about 10 hours to beat. It has very tight timing and you need to learn a lot about your oponent openings etc. I love the boss in this series, very interesting duels.

Now for something more like you asked, lesser known and in the janky-ish territory, I'd maybe suggest this one:

It has that eurojank vibe, but if you can go past it, it has some pretty cool gameplay systems. There are different combos and weapons, but you can also rewind time, and when you rewind time, your previous version of you will still act what you did before rewinding time. Let's say you are against a big ennemy, you can start shooting at him from on corner of the room, then rewind time for 10 seconds, and during these 10 seconds, you can go fight this ennemy while your clone is shooting at it, and you can rewind again and now there will be both your clone, shooting and melee fighting, there with you. It's like creating temporary allies and doing various situations with them, it can be pretty satisfying and fun. It's not an amazing game or anything, it feels cheap, but it's still fun enough and fits your criterias I think.

 

[Northeastmonk]

Nier for the amazing music. Played the original on 360 and that music stayed with me for a long time.

 

[Gideon]

Mount & Blade Bannerlord

 

[TheDreadBaron]

Don’t know how you could even play this game now, but you did ask for something obscure.

There’s lots of melee, though not sword based, it’s all fists and feet. To me the game had something special that hasn’t ever really been replicated. It’s a third person shooter, but when you run outta bullets it turns into a third person fighting game. Combat becomes a beautiful blend of both, doing cool shit like disarming enemies with sweet kung fu moves, picking up loose ammo clips while cartwheeling to dodge a stream of bullets, jump kicking ninjas off roof tops, blasting fools with their own weapons point blank, it was a good old time! The game was a bit unfinished especially in the level design, but I bet the combat still holds up.

 

[fart town usa]

Devil's Third on WiiU is great and entertaining.

Game did not warrant the vitriol whatsoever.

 

[Games of Today]

Remember Me

 

[Games of Today]

En Garde!

Just came out and I'm absolutely loving what I've played so far. Full of charm and wit and the combat's very engaging as well. Reminds me of Dark Messiah in places what with the whole physics-based-shoving-people-into-things-or-kicking-them-off-ledges. Lots of fun!

EDIT: Cheapest over at https://gg.deals/game/en-garde/

Holy shit man, thank you I'm buying this. Looks like Puss in boots or Zoro!

 

[MagiusNecros]

Uh here is a few.

Honorable Mention. I mean if you haven't played it you should.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Sniper elite series is so good, it’s third person.

 

[BouncyFrag]

Ys 8? Fun gameplay, banger soundtrack.