It is easily one of the best games on this list. It is considered to be one of the most challenging action-adventure games ever made and was internationally praised for its length (especially for the time), the overall depth and speed, and its classic gore. As violence goes, this game has a lot of it, and it’s incredibly graphic too – it was actually censored in many regions because of it. Players take control of Ryu Hayabusa, a masterful ninja who sets out on a quest to recover a stolen mythical sword and to avenge his clan who were slaughtered. This action-adventure hack and slash game from 2004 was a genuine joy. With several checkpoints located throughout the level, no matter how many times you die, you’re never set too far back once your protagonist respawns. That means you only need to slice an enemy once, but the same can be said for you. However, just as before, this game abides by a one-hit kill rule. A new AI legion has emerged outside Dharma Tower, and you’ll be forced into saving humanity.
Players take on the role of a futuristic cyberpunk ninja, where their trusty sword and other useful weapons, like a grapple, will allow them to work quickly against these deadly enemies. This is still a fast-paced hack-and-slash title. Ghostrunner 2 takes place right after the events of the first game.
