I feel like DmC: Devil May Cry definitive edition (PS4) is a great place for a beginner to jump into that series. Then there is the HD collection coming soon too.
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Action games. Where do I start?
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Everything I was gonna say, Dahbomb is Dahbomb
Wow clutch Bunjingai reference AND Otogi! Ol boy knows his shit!!!
Def add Vanquish to the list (PC), and do GOW3 on PS4
Lost Souls is coming PS4, keep an eye on that. Bayo 3 on Switch in a year maybe, DMCV next year hopefully
Fun fact: Viewtiful Joe on PS2 has Dante in it!
Honestly if you own a Wii U, Bayonetta 2 is a very accessible and fantastic action game or just wait for the Switch version. Can vouch for Dahbomb's list, all great games.
I would add Metal Wolf Chaos for its incredible mech shooting action with incredible joke weapons you can unlock. For fans of Vanquish, this game has a different flair but one that only FromSoftware could create. Plus the story and dialogue is hilarious.
I would add Metal Wolf Chaos for its incredible mech shooting action with incredible joke weapons you can unlock. For fans of Vanquish, this game has a different flair but one that only FromSoftware could create. Plus the story and dialogue is hilarious.
Absolutely Bayonetta. I'll also give a shoutout to Darksiders 2. It's more of an Action/Adventure/RPG, but the combat is right out of an action game.
These are your opinions. The majority of people who have played MGR and Vanquish have a very positive opinion of them.
Bayonetta or DMC4:SE. They both have a relatively simple combat systems for a person new to the genre but have a lot of depth you can tap into but never overload you with things, nor are they difficult. Start on the easier difficulties and play through the game multiple times on harder difficulties as this is really when the games actually open up and you get a better understanding of what is going on.
From there I'd recommend DMC3, Ninja Gaiden 1 & 2, Nioh, Furi, Absolver if you want to get into the deeper aspect of combat systems and difficulty.
If you aren't into the skill side of things but enjoy the combat then Dragons Dogma is a good choice, I personally dislike this game however for people who like flashy action but find the deeper side of combat mechanics a bit too much and they like RPG tropes then this is a solid game.
If you enjoy the RPG/adventure focus and want a solid combat system that isn't too deep with a good skill focus then Bloodborne and Hyper Light Drifter are fantastic.
From there I'd recommend DMC3, Ninja Gaiden 1 & 2, Nioh, Furi, Absolver if you want to get into the deeper aspect of combat systems and difficulty.
If you aren't into the skill side of things but enjoy the combat then Dragons Dogma is a good choice, I personally dislike this game however for people who like flashy action but find the deeper side of combat mechanics a bit too much and they like RPG tropes then this is a solid game.
If you enjoy the RPG/adventure focus and want a solid combat system that isn't too deep with a good skill focus then Bloodborne and Hyper Light Drifter are fantastic.
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I sleep just fine regardless of what other opinions are. In this case your opinion is wrong, and I'm simply pointing it out.
Also sine you enjoyed Nier Automata...Now you can play with 2B in DMC4SE!
https://youtu.be/IcxeWAXJFP4
https://youtu.be/IcxeWAXJFP4
Devil My Cry 4, Bayonetta, and Metal Gear Rising are some of the easiest and most accessible (yet still great) action games; I'd recommend you start with those if not the first DMC. (The upcoming DMC PC collection would probably be the best starting point.)
Alongside Bayonetta, God Hand and the first two Ninja Gaiden games (non-Sigma) are the best in the genre. Those are harder than the above games, but I started with God Hand, so if you're dedicated and having fun you can really start with any of them. (Vanauish is also phenomenal but it's in a completely different genre. Highly recommended; if you like these games there's a high chance it will appeal to you.
Then why are you recommending Dragon's Dogma?
Alongside Bayonetta, God Hand and the first two Ninja Gaiden games (non-Sigma) are the best in the genre. Those are harder than the above games, but I started with God Hand, so if you're dedicated and having fun you can really start with any of them. (Vanauish is also phenomenal but it's in a completely different genre. Highly recommended; if you like these games there's a high chance it will appeal to you.
Then why are you recommending Dragon's Dogma?