10 INSANE Combat Games That Make You Feel UNSTOPPABLE

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14 min, 10 sec

An exploration of 10 video games with the most insane combat systems, detailing the unique aspects of each game's combat and the player's experience.

Summary

  • Video games often serve as power fantasies, and a core element of that experience is engaging in incredible combat.
  • 'Assassin's Creed III' showcases impressive takedown animations and a satisfying, though basic, combat system.
  • 'Max Payne 3' offers a more tactical approach to combat while allowing for spectacular action sequences.
  • 'Sifu' combines tactical combat with cinematic visuals, becoming more impressive as the player's skill increases.
  • 'Ghostrunner 2' enhances combat with tools such as shurikens and a motorcycle for over-the-top stunts.
  • 'Armored Core 6' features high-speed, frenetic combat that requires strategic loadout planning and quick reflexes.
  • 'DOOM Eternal' demands mental agility with its fast-paced, resource-juggling combat system.
  • 'Ghost of Tsushima' translates samurai movie action into game mechanics, rewarding skillful play with deadly efficiency.
  • 'Bulletstorm' focuses on combo-driven combat with a variety of weapons and environmental hazards.
  • 'Sekiro' and 'Devil May Cry 5' top the list with their deep, challenging combat systems that reward style as well as skill.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Insane Combat

0:01 - 14 sec

Introducing the theme of insane combat in video games and what makes it appealing.

Introducing the theme of insane combat in video games and what makes it appealing.

  • Video games often serve as power fantasies, delivering a sense of incredible strength and ability to the player.
  • A pure power fantasy typically requires an engaging and impressive combat system.
  • The host, Falcon, introduces the topic of discussion for the video: 10 games with insane combat.

Chapter 2

Assassin's Creed III

0:19 - 1 min, 30 sec

Assassin's Creed III's combat is highlighted for its impressive animations and ease of taking down multiple enemies.

Assassin's Creed III's combat is highlighted for its impressive animations and ease of taking down multiple enemies.

  • 'Assassin's Creed III' features combat that lets the player feel like a killing machine with stunning takedowns.
  • The mechanics are straightforward, emphasizing aesthetic flair over technical complexity.
  • Combat seamlessly flows without immersion-breaking effects and maintains an energetic pace.

Chapter 3

Max Payne 3

1:49 - 1 min, 17 sec

Max Payne 3 is described as a departure from its predecessors, offering a more tactical and visually impressive combat system.

Max Payne 3 is described as a departure from its predecessors, offering a more tactical and visually impressive combat system.

  • Set in Brazil, 'Max Payne 3' introduces weightier shooting and a more tactical approach to combat.
  • Despite the changes, the game still allows for incredible stunts and action-packed sequences.
  • The blend of cover mechanics and shoot dodging creates cinematic moments that resemble a movie.

Chapter 4

Sifu

3:07 - 55 sec

Sifu's combat is lauded for its difficulty and skill-based action, rewarding players with visually stunning gameplay as they improve.

Sifu's combat is lauded for its difficulty and skill-based action, rewarding players with visually stunning gameplay as they improve.

  • Indie game 'Sifu' fuses hard-hitting combat with cinematic visuals, requiring significant skill to master.
  • The game's challenging nature becomes rewarding as the player becomes proficient, allowing for impressive combat displays.
  • The combat becomes increasingly insane as the player progresses from student to master.

Chapter 5

Ghostrunner 2

4:01 - 1 min, 12 sec

Ghostrunner 2 enhances combat with new tools and a motorcycle, offering a mix of high-speed action and acrobatic stunts.

Ghostrunner 2 enhances combat with new tools and a motorcycle, offering a mix of high-speed action and acrobatic stunts.

  • The sequel to 'Ghostrunner' introduces additional tools and a motorcycle to elevate the combat experience.
  • Combat is characterized by high-speed movement and acrobatic maneuvers, allowing for over-the-top stunts.
  • While maintaining its difficulty, 'Ghostrunner 2' allows players to be more adventurous with their combat choices.

Chapter 6

Armored Core 6

5:13 - 1 min, 17 sec

Armored Core 6's combat requires strategic preparation and intense on-field tactics, offering a distinct blend of strategy and action.

Armored Core 6's combat requires strategic preparation and intense on-field tactics, offering a distinct blend of strategy and action.

  • 'Armored Core 6' distinguishes itself by balancing strategic loadout planning with intense on-field tactics.
  • Combat is extremely fast and frenetic, often being decided in moments and demanding a deep understanding of the game.
  • The combat maintains a high level of intensity throughout, making the player feel powerful.

Chapter 7

DOOM Eternal

6:30 - 1 min, 42 sec

DOOM Eternal's combat is detailed as fast, complex, and mentally demanding, requiring players to manage multiple resources and enemy weaknesses.

DOOM Eternal's combat is detailed as fast, complex, and mentally demanding, requiring players to manage multiple resources and enemy weaknesses.

  • 'DOOM Eternal' features fast, complex combat that can be mentally exhausting due to its resource management and enemy variety.
  • Players must use multiple strategies to handle relentless enemies, making it comparable to spectacle action games.
  • The game is considered a logical evolution of the 'DOOM' series, prioritizing complex mechanics over simplicity.

Chapter 8

Ghost of Tsushima

8:12 - 1 min, 34 sec

Ghost of Tsushima's combat system is praised for translating the drama of samurai films into an interactive experience, where skillful play is both necessary and visually rewarding.

Ghost of Tsushima's combat system is praised for translating the drama of samurai films into an interactive experience, where skillful play is both necessary and visually rewarding.

  • 'Ghost of Tsushima' aims to capture the drama and intensity of samurai movies in its combat system.
  • The game gradually introduces new abilities and tools, allowing players to handle large groups of enemies effectively.
  • Mastering the game's combat system results in a display of unstoppable prowess that appears effortless.

Chapter 9

Bulletstorm

9:47 - 57 sec

Bulletstorm stands out for its absurd, combo-driven combat, utilizing a variety of weapons, the energy leash, and environmental hazards.

Bulletstorm stands out for its absurd, combo-driven combat, utilizing a variety of weapons, the energy leash, and environmental hazards.

  • The combo system is central to 'Bulletstorm's' gameplay, encouraging creative and destructive enemy takedowns.
  • Players can manipulate enemies using the energy leash and use their surroundings to achieve high combo scores.
  • The game's slower pace compared to others allows for elaborate and satisfying combat scenarios.

Chapter 10

Sekiro

10:43 - 1 min, 8 sec

Sekiro's combat is highlighted for its difficulty and the necessity of mastering the parry system, along with a variety of ninja tools and special abilities.

Sekiro's combat is highlighted for its difficulty and the necessity of mastering the parry system, along with a variety of ninja tools and special abilities.

  • 'Sekiro' requires players to master parrying to stand a chance against its difficult challenges.
  • The game adds depth with ninja tools, special abilities, and different types of parries.
  • Combat in 'Sekiro' is not just about survival but also about defeating enemies with style.

Chapter 11

Devil May Cry 5

11:51 - 1 min, 57 sec

Devil May Cry 5 tops the list with its unparalleled complexity and depth in combat, requiring mastery of numerous moves, styles, and weapons.

Devil May Cry 5 tops the list with its unparalleled complexity and depth in combat, requiring mastery of numerous moves, styles, and weapons.

  • 'Devil May Cry 5' offers a combat system with an extensive range of moves and styles, providing a deep and rewarding experience.
  • The game has been analyzed for years by players who continue to discover new tactics and secrets.
  • Mastering the combat results in an exhilarating experience, solidifying the game's iconic status.

Chapter 12

Conclusion and Call to Action

13:48 - 18 sec

The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts, subscribe to the channel, and follow Falcon on Twitter.

The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts, subscribe to the channel, and follow Falcon on Twitter.

  • The host wraps up the discussion on games with insane combat and asks viewers for comments.
  • Viewers are encouraged to like the video, subscribe for daily content, and turn on notifications.
  • Falcon shares his Twitter handle for viewers to follow him for more content.

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