Apotheon
Apotheon is an Adventure, Platform, Metroidvania, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Alientrap. The game acts as the 2nd commercial title and uses the unique art-style based on Ancient Greek Pottery. In ancient times, the lords have begun to punish the humanity, resenting their defiance and arrogance among their societies. The king of the warriors has forced his children to fend off giving their gifts of life to the planet Earth, so all the humans are soon deprived of food, animals and even daylight. The game revolves around 2D Action gameplay and comes with an art-style and heroic narrative focused on Greek mythology. During the game, the player commands the protagonist named Nikandreos, a young and brave warrior, who needs to battle against Olympian warriors with the help of Hera. The player can use a variety of weapons, including knives, bows, spears, and more. There are three different difficulty settings such as easy, normal and hard from which the player can select his favourite one according to his skills.
#1 Rush’N Attack: Ex-Patriot
Rush’N Attack: Ex-Patriot is an Action, Stealth, Platform, and Metroidvania video game developed by Vatra Games and published by Konami for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game features Single-player mode only, and it acts as the sequel to Rush’n Attack, released in 1985. The storyline of the game revolves around the protagonist named as Sergeant Sid Morrow, an American special agent who is sent on an epic mission with his team to recover a prisoner from the secret military base of Russia. The game is heavily inspired by many action gameplay elements from the original game. It is played from an isometric perspective, with the protagonist being able to move vertically or horizontally. There are several new features over its predecessor, such as stealth combat, non-linear levels, usable equipment, and attack combos. The main character is equipped with a knife in the start of the game, but the player can pick up other temporary-use weaponry such as rifles, grenades, and rocket launchers. Rush’N Attack: Ex-Patriot includes prominent features such as Shank Combos, Temporary Weapons, Isometric Gameplay, Several Levels, and more. Check it out, and have fun.
#2 Bionic Commando Rearmed
Bionic Commando Rearmed is the perfect mix of Platform and Metroidvania elements developed by Grin and published by Capcom for Multiple Platforms. The game supports both Single-player and Co-op Multiplayer modes and offers exciting gameplay that players have never experienced before. It follows the protagonist named Nathan Spencer, the commando with a bionic left arm that can be used as a weapon. According to the storyline, the protagonist is sent on an epic mission to demolish a weapon called the Albatross project under construction by the Badds. The game borrows the plot from the NES version of the game, and it mainly revolves around two main factions such as the Empire and the Federation. The game starts with the imperial forces finding classified documents regarding the secret weapon’s development called the Albatross project. The protagonist explores several areas to eliminate enemies along his way. As the player advances, he discovers new technology and journey deeper behind the enemy lines. Bionic Commando Rearmed includes prominent features such as Side-scroll Action, Platform Gameplay, Detailed Graphics, Several Levels to Complete, and more. Try it out, and you’ll like it.
#3 Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond is a Shooter video game developed by Vicious Cycle Software and published by D3 Publisher. The game is the sequel to Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard and the storyline of the game follows the main protagonist named Matt Hazard, returned from the previous installment, goes back in time to revisit his previous game to fend off an evil corporation known as Marathon MegaCorp from killing him. Unlike the previous title, which was set in the 3D environment, this game revolves around 2D side-scroll shooting game to evoke the feel of the retro game. However, developers of the game use the 3D graphics. In the game, the player is capable of using upgraded weapons with limited ammo to kill enemies. The player is also to get into the prevision aim mode by hitting the shoulder buttons. Levels in the game comprise boxes enabling the player to power-up. The game has three level difficulties such as Wussy, Damn this is Hard, and Fuck This Shit. With immersive gameplay, superb graphics, and cool controls, Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond is the best game to play.