Best swordplay in any game?

So I was playing Assassin's Creed again today, and it struck me, that although the enemies are easy to kill and it's usually pretty easy to die, the combat can be a tonne of fun. It's great when you attack, they counter, then you counter and kill them. Back and forth exchanges like that are money, but they happen far too infrequently. Through the years, many games have tried to emulate that excitement behind sword battles, but they just don't click. Jedi Outcast is too.. detatched. Oblivion is too slow. Zelda is just off (all of them). God of War is far too hack'n'slash. Assassin's Creed does a good job, but rarely, and it's over after only one exchange or two.

What's the best sword combat that you've encountered in any game? I'm looking for a good experience... Thanks

I agree, there were a lot of things in Assassin's Creed that many people didn't appreciate because of "repetition."

Although, once you get the hang of countering, the game is pretty much butter from there.

I know it's not on PS3, but on the topic of sword combat, I know the Dark Messiah of Might and Magic is a solid contender.

 Granted as long as you judge it only on its combat, since it also had its share of flaws.

BUSHIDO BLADE

especially in vs mode... if you're playing with a skilled friend, the matches are ****ing intense

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido_Blade_(video_game)

^^ for those who arent familiar.

its realistic, to the point that one blow can kill. and it was released on teh ps1, which from that time is really really amazing. hell it still is now

I think we should have a PS3 remake of Bushido Blade.

It sounds fun.

halo 2 XPrivateRyan22X

HF Blade from MGS2, and hopefully in MGO eventually:Ddank124

That would be so sick...  

yes the sword action is fun-for awhile I'll say because the game is so repetitive and gets boring because of the same ole stuff over and over. So overall the game sucks

BUSHIDO BLADE

especially in vs mode... if you're playing with a skilled friend, the matches are ****ing intense

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido_Blade_(video_game)

^^ for those who arent familiar.

its realistic, to the point that one blow can kill. and it was released on teh ps1, which from that time is really really amazing. hell it still is now

SikKwuN

I've never actually played a game that uses swordplay in a fun / realistic way. DMC's is decent, but way too OTT. Assassin's Creed's is also good, but way too easy. How about a game that actually portrays realistic sword fighting without it being a bore fest? Silent-Hal

Get Way of the Samurai, it has a pretty decent system where you have to rely on good blocking/countering while watching, that your blade won't break. I remember Sword of the Samurai having a good system as well,but this was more of a beat em up AFAIR (haven't played it for a long time)

Conan is pretty sweet for blade swinging as well.  Lots of combos and stuff.. and why not enjoy a clone while waiting for the real God Of War?

So I was playing Assassin's Creed again today, and it struck me, that although the enemies are easy to kill and it's usually pretty easy to die, the combat can be a tonne of fun. It's great when you attack, they counter, then you counter and kill them. Back and forth exchanges like that are money, but they happen far too infrequently. Through the years, many games have tried to emulate that excitement behind sword battles, but they just don't click. Jedi Outcast is too.. detatched. Oblivion is too slow. Zelda is just off (all of them). God of War is far too hack'n'slash. Assassin's Creed does a good job, but rarely, and it's over after only one exchange or two.

What's the best sword combat that you've encountered in any game? I'm looking for a good experience... Thanks

Eldrew

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How about Way of Samurai series?Everiez

[QUOTE="Silent-Hal"]I've never actually played a game that uses swordplay in a fun / realistic way. DMC's is decent, but way too OTT. Assassin's Creed's is also good, but way too easy. How about a game that actually portrays realistic sword fighting without it being a bore fest? ArchoNils2

Get Way of the Samurai, it has a pretty decent system where you have to rely on good blocking/countering while watching, that your blade won't break. I remember Sword of the Samurai having a good system as well,but this was more of a beat em up AFAIR (haven't played it for a long time)

[QUOTE="ArchoNils2"]

[QUOTE="Silent-Hal"]I've never actually played a game that uses swordplay in a fun / realistic way. DMC's is decent, but way too OTT. Assassin's Creed's is also good, but way too easy. How about a game that actually portrays realistic sword fighting without it being a bore fest? The_Tombo

Get Way of the Samurai, it has a pretty decent system where you have to rely on good blocking/countering while watching, that your blade won't break. I remember Sword of the Samurai having a good system as well,but this was more of a beat em up AFAIR (haven't played it for a long time)

This was one of the main aspects for me to enjoy the game. It just seems to be so realistic on higher difficulties and it's a great feeling once you won a fight. The freedom over you actions that leads to one of a lot endings is actually pretty cool too :D Can't wait to finally play the third one xD 

[QUOTE="The_Tombo"][QUOTE="ArchoNils2"]

Get Way of the Samurai, it has a pretty decent system where you have to rely on good blocking/countering while watching, that your blade won't break. I remember Sword of the Samurai having a good system as well,but this was more of a beat em up AFAIR (haven't played it for a long time)

ArchoNils2

This was one of the main aspects for me to enjoy the game. It just seems to be so realistic on higher difficulties and it's a great feeling once you won a fight. The freedom over you actions that leads to one of a lot endings is actually pretty cool too :D Can't wait to finally play the third one xD

i like dmc series sword play as well. Lots of different moves you can do.zaid55

Correct you are!

But yes! Assassins creed has great swordplay (mainly after you are able to counter).

[QUOTE="ArchoNils2"][QUOTE="The_Tombo"] Jip, If you play Way of the samurai 2 on anything higher than medium one non blocked strike will have a large chance of destroying you, and you have a pretty high chance of your blows being countered. (insta-death)The_Tombo

This was one of the main aspects for me to enjoy the game. It just seems to be so realistic on higher difficulties and it's a great feeling once you won a fight. The freedom over you actions that leads to one of a lot endings is actually pretty cool too :D Can't wait to finally play the third one xD

Yeah, don't know how many times I got through those games xD It sure was many times ^^ Liked the customisation part as well, thanks to the great accessoirs xD btw. the 3rd installment is out in Japan, but sadly it seems like they won't bring it to the US/EU :/

Yeah, don't know how many times I got through those games xD It sure was many times ^^ Liked the customisation part as well, thanks to the great accessoirs xD btw. the 3rd installment is out in Japan, but sadly it seems like they won't bring it to the US/EU :/

ArchoNils2

I think LOTR Two Towers and Return of the King have great swordplay. You could do fast and fierce attacks. You could counter or you could counter with instand kill. Arrows you can block with your sword.

halo 2 XPrivateRyan22X

Ok, so after 5 years of confusion, the answer is: Mount&Blade Warband. ;)cnaeus

Demon's Souls and Dark Souls. Hands down.