Summary
Square Enix has made a name for itself by letting players enjoy several action-packed combat ventures. The company was well-versed in turn-based combat for the longest time before eventually evolving along with the video game industry as a whole.
This means that players who prefer real-time combat won’t be disappointed in this area either. Some of the best Square Enix games let players engage in these scintillating combat scenarios that test their skills and reward them for overcoming the toughest challenges around.
It was only a given thatKingdom Hearts 3would buckle under the weight of fan expectations, given how convoluted the story has become. However, the game still excelled in many departments, with its combat system being as satisfying as ever.
While battles have an element of luck involved when it comes to the powers that Sora and his team can access, that should take nothing away from the spectacular nature of each battle. Players will love landing combos and effortlessly defeating their enemies in a divisive action RPG that is a fun experience if players give it a chance.
The remake ofCrisis Coredid a great job of letting new players enjoyone of the greatestFinal Fantasyspinoffsof all time. This PSP classic focuses on Zack’s adventures, eventually explaining the series of events that caused Cloud to lose his mind.
This member of SOLDIER is extremely powerful and can use a combination of regular and magical attacks to take out his foes, with the remake changing things slightly to make combat more action-packed than ever before. The DMW lets players access random powerful attacks that are a blast to use against tough opponents, even if players lack total control over this aspect of the game.
Shadow of the Tomb Raideris a game that felt a bit too generic for some people, but fans willing to give this game a shot will love how engaging both combat and stealth are. Taking out enemies from the shadows feels great, but players who decide to take out enemies in style will love the wealth of options at Lara’s behest.
Players can use a myriad of weapons and projectiles to decimate their foes. The bombastic nature of this game’s combat ensures that players won’t mind being spotted, since it gives them an excuse to blow some heads off in record time.
Unlike its successor,combat inKingdom Hearts 2felt more tight and player-driven, rewarding skill as people slowly understood how the menu-based action combat worked. It took a while to master, butKingdom Hearts 2was nowhere near complex enough to alienate anyone who tried out this game.
The fun combat is supported by a well-paced story that harkens back to a simpler time inKingdom Hearts' timeline. Exploring beloved Disney worlds and taking out enemies with the game’s stylish and flashy combat never got old.
Regardless of the issues plaguingDeus Ex: Mankind Divided, the immersive sim gameplay is better than ever before. Players get to test out their powers in Prague before embarking on several sensitive missions that can be tackled either in stealth or combat.
Players love acquiring powerful weapons that can be used to take out both humans and mechs, with players being rewarded for being meticulous while exploring the world.Mankind Divided’s gameplay is in a class of its own and somethingDeus Exowe it to themselves to check out.
It’s easy to laugh atStranger of Paradiseas an odd, out-of-touch action game, but there’s more to this title than what meets the eye. Jack’s relentless pursuit of Chaos involves him exploring several worlds from previousFinal Fantasygames with tough enemies and rewarding combat.
Throughout his journey, Jack will unlock several jobs that alter his behavior in combat. This turns battles into a tactical affair where players combine the abilities of multiple jobs to take out the numerous enemies and bosses that stand in their way.
Thebeauty ofThe World Ends with You’s combat system could only be experienced on the DS, which is a shame. Whenever Neku and his ally got into a fight, players had to control characters on both screens.
This was achieved by using both the touchpad and buttons to unleash moves, turning combat into a chaotic yet satisfying affair. It added to the novelty of this game but couldn’t be replicated in future releases, dumbing down the experience in the eyes of some players.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a labor of love that’s full of memorable moments that fans will love looking back on. Leaving Midgar allowed environments inRebirthto feel more open as players continued on their grand adventureto stop Sephirothand save the Planet.
Of course, the crowning jewel of this game is an amazing combat system that was established inRemakewith more things being thrown the player’s way. This included Synergy Attacks, a great way to prioritize teamwork as players got used to the new party members joining the main cast.
