The greatest hack n' slash game of all time!

I voted God of War, but can someone explain to me why Ninja Gaiden isn't on that list?

I voted God of War, but can someone explain to me why Ninja Gaiden isn't on that list?

The_X_Factor_9

[QUOTE="Swift_Boss_A"]WTH! Why is GOW winning? Look I know everyone is really excited about GOW3 but that doesn't mean it's the best hack n' slash game ever. As far as Im concerned Devil May Cry was the pioneer of the genre, maybe there were hack games before it but DMC really exploded the genre into the 21st century. My god was that game awesome, still stacks up well today I gotta say and Dante is the best character of the decade!crazypal

man calm down :) I do agree that devil may cry was the first to "Explode" the genre although you might wanna consider onimusha, I mean the setting, the devils, the red orbs for upgrading weapons and green one for health, all this craziness really started with onimusha, the other games just made things quicker.
we're not talking who did things first, we're talking the best. and even so don't let others opinions upset you. you think it's the best and that what counts :)

DMC1 hands down. that game was epic. one of the best put together games ever made. GOW1 is next. No other games compare to those two.

from the list I prefer Heavenly Sword, but Champions of Norath is the first thing that came to mind. I tried GOW and didn't like it.

Is everyone forgetting Dynasty warriors? That is a true hack and slash game. DMC was just the first to make popular the stylish combo with platforming hack and slash.

God of war hands down and up

For me, Bayonetta has taken the crown on this one. It plays so well that I'm not suprised how much praise it is getting based on the reviews. I'll give credit to DMC and GOW though, these 3 are just great to play.

God of War because it doesn't have those silly combo's on screen and the grading at the end of each damn level. Seriously what's the point.

I know it's not one of the choices, but Gauntlet was a great hack and slash game. Wish they would do a remake---a good one. :)

God of War because it doesn't have those silly combo's on screen and the grading at the end of each damn level. Seriously what's the point.

CBR600-RR

to get as high as you can on the leaderboards. To compare yourself to other players. I thought it was pretty obvious.

[QUOTE="CBR600-RR"]

God of War because it doesn't have those silly combo's on screen and the grading at the end of each damn level. Seriously what's the point.

Some-Mist

to get as high as you can on the leaderboards. To compare yourself to other players. I thought it was pretty obvious.

But it just ruins the game for me, I don't want numbers over my screen, why can't it just rate you after you completed the game. >_>
Bayonetta was bad for me too, the main character was some kind of half naked whore, it would of been good without the sexual stuff and numbers.

Kratos stole my heartever sincethe battle with the hydra. i love the anti-hero in him. hes not saving anyone but himself and he kills everyone in his path. and i personally think hed tear everyone on that list a new one. a man who has walked in and out of hell twice, whilst making it his b!tch is not to be trifled with.

i have a feeling kojima is going to wow us all with his take on castlevania though.

You guys seriously don't get enough cutty buddy in ur life if yaw seriously think bayonetta is the best hack n slash game I mean don't get it twisted I like the game to but damn I get enough sex to know that just cuz a game has a girl getting naked in a game doesn't mean its the best of all like seriously guys don't take this the wrong way its just a question but how many of you get some?Eazy1891

MAYBE...JUST MAYBE those people enjoyed the combat more than they did in other games.

You shouldn't jump to conclusions such as people only think its a good hack n slash game cause of the the sex appeal.

Besides, most people who get enough in "real life" dont brag about it online.

peace

Oh yeah, I vote Heavenly sword. The game was flipping epic.

[QUOTE="Some-Mist"]

[QUOTE="CBR600-RR"]

God of War because it doesn't have those silly combo's on screen and the grading at the end of each damn level. Seriously what's the point.

CBR600-RR

to get as high as you can on the leaderboards. To compare yourself to other players. I thought it was pretty obvious.

But it just ruins the game for me, I don't want numbers over my screen, why can't it just rate you after you completed the game. >_>
Bayonetta was bad for me too, the main character was some kind of half naked whore, it would of been good without the sexual stuff and numbers.

Do sexual themes offend you? Perhaps embarrass you for some wierd reason?

DMC all the way!!!!!!!!!

Err I don't know. Ryu and Dante are definitely up there but I really can't pick.

Do sexual themes offend you? Perhaps embarrass you for some wierd reason?

KapG

Nope, I just don't like seeing that stuff in games, makes me feel like some kind of pervert. If my gf seen me playing it, she'd be skeptical.

On your list Heveanly Sword but Baldur's Gate is my choice of greatest hack n' slash of all time.

Mcortijo01

[QUOTE="Some-Mist"]

[QUOTE="CBR600-RR"]

God of War because it doesn't have those silly combo's on screen and the grading at the end of each damn level. Seriously what's the point.

CBR600-RR

to get as high as you can on the leaderboards. To compare yourself to other players. I thought it was pretty obvious.

But it just ruins the game for me, I don't want numbers over my screen, why can't it just rate you after you completed the game. >_>
Bayonetta was bad for me too, the main character was some kind of half naked whore, it would of been good without the sexual stuff and numbers.

I'm sorry that that game is too sexual for your taste. As already stated, it's not about bayonetta being sexual that makes the game appealing, it's the combat. Very technical, fast paced, and constantly action-packed, the game plays perfectly. It's all opinions, but it sucks that because of the sexuality, you're missing out on a top notch title. As many say, it's what devil may cry 4 should have been.

The sexual innuendos and such are meant to be humorous. Everything in bayonetta is over the top from that, to the combat, to the cheesy one-liners. I also find it funny that you choose your game library according to how the game would appear to your girlfriend.

On a side note, me and my buddy were switching off on deaths in hard mode recently, and his girlfriend was watching/laughing at some of the cutscenes with us. But then again, there really isn't any sexual tension in their relationship so there really isn't a whole lot to be embarassed about. I dunno about your situation tho.

On a side note, me and my buddy were switching off on deaths in hard mode recently, and his girlfriend was watching/laughing at some of the cutscenes with us. But then again, there really isn't any sexual tension in their relationship so there really isn't a whole lot to be embarassed about. I dunno about your situation tho.

Some-Mist

Hah, there's no sexual tension between us both, I just think she'd look and say "why are you playing this?" to each his own I guess.
I liked the gameplay a lot, it's the numbers everywhere and sexual innuendo's that put me off though. ^_^

[QUOTE="Some-Mist"]

On a side note, me and my buddy were switching off on deaths in hard mode recently, and his girlfriend was watching/laughing at some of the cutscenes with us. But then again, there really isn't any sexual tension in their relationship so there really isn't a whole lot to be embarassed about. I dunno about your situation tho.

CBR600-RR

Hah, there's no sexual tension between us both, I just think she'd look and say "why are you playing this?" to each his own I guess.
I liked the gameplay a lot, it's the numbers everywhere and sexual innuendo's that put me off though. ^_^

I would answer, 'because it's fun'

devil may cry and ninja gaiden both rate you after every level. Do you feel the same way about those games?

also, this is a pretty interesting read. It's a females perspective on bayonetta's sexuality: http://kotaku.com/5457308/bayonetta-was-not-too-sexy-but-maybe-too-serious

The most complex yet intuitive? Bayonetta.

The easiest to pick up and play without being a mashfest? Bayonetta.

Fffffuuu... now I wanna play.

im not a fan of those kinf of games but my choise is god of war

[QUOTE="CBR600-RR"]

[QUOTE="Some-Mist"]

On a side note, me and my buddy were switching off on deaths in hard mode recently, and his girlfriend was watching/laughing at some of the cutscenes with us. But then again, there really isn't any sexual tension in their relationship so there really isn't a whole lot to be embarassed about. I dunno about your situation tho.

Some-Mist

Hah, there's no sexual tension between us both, I just think she'd look and say "why are you playing this?" to each his own I guess.
I liked the gameplay a lot, it's the numbers everywhere and sexual innuendo's that put me off though. ^_^

devil may cry and ninja gaiden both rate you after every level. Do you feel the same way about those games?

Yeah I do, I managed to get halfway on Devil May Cry 3 though.

ninja gaiden sigma> voted for dmc

Easily God Of War.

Bayonetta cant compete with kratos, and dante's lost his skill since he went multiplat.

hot_shot_9

Are you ignoring the Diablo series?

Urizen5

I consider all of those action games. The only hack n slash game that's decent is Untold Legends Dark Kingdom, but then again it's my favorite game! loljjtiebuckle

Bayonetta by a huge margin, ok, not so huge, but definitely for me Bayonetta, i haven't played Heavenly Sword, but i doubt it's better than Bayonetta.

IMO, is like this, Bayonetta > DMC3 > NGB > DMC4 > GOW 2 > GOW > DMC > NGZ and no, is not like i didn't like GOW 2 or DMC , actually i enjoyed a lot all this games, this is just the way i feel about them.

Not sure, but I'm sure mine will turn out to be God of War 3

Unbiased professionals have stated that Bayonetta is THE state of the art Hack n' Slash. But a Playstation 3 forum voted on the exclusive God of War. It's no fun having a poll with anything Kratos related, is there?Symphonycometh

[QUOTE="Symphonycometh"]Unbiased professionals have stated that Bayonetta is THE state of the art Hack n' Slash. But a Playstation 3 forum voted on the exclusive God of War. It's no fun having a poll with anything Kratos related, is there?FortifedConcept

[QUOTE="jjtiebuckle"]I consider all of those action games. The only hack n slash game that's decent is Untold Legends Dark Kingdom, but then again it's my favorite game! lolpaperdollparade

Diablo obviously !

Champions of Norrath, Bujingai, Onimusha (which is more deep) and the KOEI Warriors series are my favorites.

[QUOTE="FortifedConcept"][QUOTE="Symphonycometh"]Unbiased professionals have stated that Bayonetta is THE state of the art Hack n' Slash. But a Playstation 3 forum voted on the exclusive God of War. It's no fun having a poll with anything Kratos related, is there?Symphonycometh

Wow, cause most hack and slash games have such DEEP interesting stories. I do like the bayonetta and GoW stories, but its hardly a strong point for the genre :P :roll:

GoW1: Mythological setting, Kratos wants revenge on Ares

GoW2: Kratos wants revenge on Zeus

GoW3: Kratos wants revenge on Zeus..still.

Dont be hating me now! Ive said, pre warning, i love love love God of war! Im juuust making a point :P

[QUOTE="Symphonycometh"][QUOTE="FortifedConcept"] People just love Kratos... GOW has established a new somewhat different Hack n' Slash style, it is also the only game of its ''genre'' that managed to take an in depth look inside the main character's story and personality. Now take all that stuff combined in a dark and violent fashion, the result is Kratos fighting with his own nightmares in an attempt to murder a God... i mean c'mon i can't think of any other game as epic as GOW. And yes Bayonetta is probably the state of art Hack n' Slash game, that is why people liked it(i bet many of you who played the game didn't even bother to comprehend the story), but in GOW you were also interested about the plot, you were a part of it and it was exciting... Yet we wait for GOW3 to see the end of Kratos' quest! I don't want to compare these two games since it would be nonsense, i'm just trying to underline some basic differences.Abecale

Wow, cause most hack and slash games have such DEEP interesting stories. I do like the bayonetta and GoW stories, but its hardly a strong point for the genre :P :roll:

GoW1: Mythological setting, Kratos wants revenge on Ares

GoW2: Kratos wants revenge on Zeus

GoW3: Kratos wants revenge on Zeus..still.

Dont be hating me now! Ive said, pre warning, i love love love God of war! Im juuust making a point :P

Point made, point made! =p I was going on a strictly gameplay formula. lolSymphonycometh

My favorite hack n' slash are not inthe poll: Ninja Gaiden Black and NG II.

Diablo. It invented the term hack & slash.

And for what is is worth, the original game was ported to Playstation.

[QUOTE="Symphonycometh"]Unbiased professionals have stated that Bayonetta is THE state of the art Hack n' Slash. But a Playstation 3 forum voted on the exclusive God of War. It's no fun having a poll with anything Kratos related, is there?FortifedConcept

Unbiased professionals have stated that Bayonetta is THE state of the art Hack n' Slash. But a Playstation 3 forum voted on the exclusive God of War. It's no fun having a poll with anything Kratos related, is there?Symphonycometh

Diablo. It invented the term hack & slash.

And for what is is worth, the original game was ported to Playstation.

no doubt god of war