Children of Mana
Children of Mana is an Action Role-playing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Square Enix and published by Nintendo. The game is the 6th installment in the series of Mana, serving as the first title in the subseries of World of Mana. It takes place in the high fantasy-based world, and the storyline of the game revolves around one of four young characters as they battle against an invasion of monsters in order to learn about the cataclysmic event that murdered their family. Unlike the previous games, it is heavily action-oriented dungeon crawling, in which the player can advance by accomplishing procedurally generated levels. Both the side-quests and the main story needs the player to battle through dungeons and take down monsters before they return to the Mana Village. Like its predecessor, the game comes with a Co-op multiplayer component. The player explores the game from a top-down perspective and navigates the terrain to fight off hostile monsters and creatures. In the game, the player commands the main character, and each character has its unique rating from 1 to 5 in four different areas.
#1 Crusaders of Might and Magic
Crusaders of Might and Magic is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game created and published by The 3DO Company. The game is played from a third-person view and story take place in the fictional universe of Might and Magic, upon the land of Ardon. According to the plot, the prologue depicts the burning of the town in the Lowlands by the Legion of Fallen. The army of undead people controlled by Necros has sold the soul of the dark lords in exchange for sorcerous aptitude. The player assumes the role of the protagonist named Drake, the survivor, escapes into the jungle in harsh condition and explore the environment of Ardon for years, looking revenge against the undead army. During the fight, the player is rescued by the blind hermit named Normandy, who becomes the mentor of Drake over the next few years. The player starts the game with no arms but can find a melee weapon and a shield. The game offers combat-oriented gameplay, though introduces an inventory system, letting the player select a variety of equipment to use in a fight.
#2 Die by the Sword
Die by the Sword revolves around Action-Adventure genre and supports both Single-player and Multiplayer modes developed by Treyarch and published by Tantrum Entertainment. The game mainly focuses on Swordfighting element, and it enables the player to command the movements of the player freely such as jumping, running, turning with one hand, while stabling, slashing, and more with others. In the Arena mode, the game offers Deathmatch and Co-op Multiplayer play, where the player can partake in stage fight with up to three players. The game has two modes such as the Arena mode and the Tournament mode. The Arena mode comprises four players or AI bots battling in the enclosed arena while the Tournament mode enables the player to select one of nine different fighters and work as a team through different arenas with several combinations of other beings. The mode will end with the final boss fight. The player navigates the world from a third-person perspective and can battle against enemies using the sword. Die by the Sword comes with prominent features, exciting gameplay, dynamic sound effects, and smooth controls.
#3 Ian Livingstone’s Deathtrap Dungeon
Ian Livingstone’s Deathtrap Dungeon is an Action-Adventure, Single-player video game created by Asylum Studios and published by Eidos Interactive. The game focuses on the adventure gamebook of the same name and comes with exciting gameplay that the player really enjoy. It casts as the player as an adventurer, either Red Lotus or Chaindog, with an aim to explore the set of dungeons at the invitation of the wizard and avoid or overcome both the deadly traps and monsters to find riches. The player explores the world from a third-person perspective in order to complete the requirements of each level. To deal with enemies there are three different attacks such as ranged weapons, melee weapons and magic. The player can use melee weapons to take down enemies, and the game rewards the player with points for the killed enemy. During the journey, the player will encounter several locked doors that need the key or a device to unlock. Ian Livingstone’s Deathtrap Dungeon includes prominent features such as Third-person Action, Detailed Environment, Three different Attacks, and more. Try it out, if you love playing Action-Adventure games.
#4 Asghan: The Dragon Slayer
Asghan: The Dragon Slayer deals with Action-Adventure elements and supports Single-player mode developed by Silmarils and published by Grolier Interactive. The game takes place in the fantasy-themed world and mainly revolves around hack-and-slash gameplay with RPG elements. The player assumes the role of the persona of Asghan, the warrior prince who struggle to revenge the death of his beloved father from vicious dragons. In the story, the land where the game set is threatening from the brutal dragon who is destroying everything along his way. The brave prince starts his struggle and embarks on an epic journey to encounter and defeat the dragon. The mechanics of the game are similar to the Tomb Raider, and the player is capable of running, crawling, and jumping throughout the set of levels. The player explores the environment from a third-person perspective, and he can use his unique abilities to take down enemies to earn points. Prince is the last hope of the world who can save the people from the curse of the dragons.
#5 Hunted: The Demon’s Forge
Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is an Action, Single-player and Multiplayer video game takes place in Dark Fantasy world developed by InXile Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game introduces Co-op Multiplayer mode with split-screen, online and LAN options. The player takes on the role of the protagonist named E’lara, who can use the bow and small weapons while Caddoc equips with massive melee weapons as well as a crossbow. The game provides the player with choices to navigate the massive environments, and the player is also capable of using the spells to assist in battle. The story of the game follows two mercenaries in battlefield named Caddoc and E’lara, finding the mysterious artifact, the event grows out, and the champions become wrapped up in the events’ chain involving the orc-like creatures, demons, and more. The player explores the world from a third-person perspective and can battle against enemies using the selected character’s weapons. The game becomes tough to play as the player advances, and further tasks will be unlocked to play.
#6 Rune
Rune is an Action-Adventure, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Human Head Studios and published by Gathering of Developers. It comes with superb gameplay based on Ragnarok, displaying the battle between the lords Loki and Odin. The game casts the player as Ragnar, the young warrior who is tested when Loki and his minion plot to destroy the entire world. The game takes place in the fantasy world, and it follows the Norse mythology. Different kinds of enemies are available such as goblins, man-eating fish, zombies, etc. and the player must face them all throughout the game to become the master. Weapons in the game are split into three categories such as maces, axes, and swords. Each category has three classes of weapons, which is increasing in size as the game advances. The ultimate objective of the player is to explore the world, battle against enemies and defeat them to earn points and complete the requirement of each level to advance through the game. Rune includes prominent features such as Three Weapon Categories, Smooth Graphics, Compelling Storyline, Challenging Gameplay, and more.
#7 Age Of Conan
Age Of Conan is an Action-Adventure, MMORPG, Fighting and Open-World video game developed and published by Funcom. It is a first installment of the series of Age Of Conan that offers action-packed thrilling gameplay that immerses himself into the fantastic fantasy game world. At the beginning of the game, the player must choose or customize his own character and get into the beautiful world of Hyboria. During gameplay the game allows the player to perform numbers of activities such explore the different locations, collect useful resources and defeat all the powerful enemy creatures with the help of melee weapons. The game offers experience points as the player can complete his task, these skill points will help the player to purchase upgrades and unlock new achievements. Age Of Conan includes core features such as different location, Interact with the other online operators, customization option, different character classes, and several Modes, etc. With immersive and quite addictive gameplay, well-written storyline, dynamic background music, and beautiful visual details. Age Of Conan is one of the best game to play and enjoy.
#8 Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is the 9th entry in the franchise of Unreal and the first main installment in the series of Unreal Tournament 3 released in 2007. The game is a mix of First-person Shooter, Exploration and Combat elements and has both Single and Multiplayer modes. It takes place in the stunning environment populated with enemies equipped with heavy weapons. It offers realistic world and allows you get into the role of the protagonist and take part in different modes to take down foes and gain experience such as Capture the Flag, Deathmatch, Duel, Showdown, and more. Explore the game world from first-person perspective and guide your character throughout a variety of levels to accomplish the objectives. The character is capable of jumping, running, and shooting enemies. As the game proceed, other areas will be unlocked to manipulate. Collect power-ups during exploration and use them to enhance the power of the character and upgrade the weapons. With wonderful visual details, exciting gameplay, and brilliant mechanics, Unreal Tournament is the best game to play and enjoy.
#9 Heretic II
Heretic II is an Action-Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Raven Software and published by Activision. The game serves as the sequel to Heretic and offers the similar gameplay to its predecessor. It introduces the blend of the third-person perspective with a FPS’s action, offering a unique gaming experience at the time. The game brings the protagonist named as Corvus from the previous title and continuous the story. In the plot, the protagonist discovers that the strange plague has invaded the land of Parthoris, upon returning from his banishment. During the gameplay, the player can use the combination of both ranged and melee attacks, and can use defense spells to take down enemies to save the day. The game comprises a huge range of high fantasy medieval-themed adventures and the player can explore the land from a third-person perspective, run, jump and attack enemies his way through numerous missions to kill enemies. Heretic II is the brilliant game as compared to other Adventure games.
#10 Rune: Halls of Valhalla
Rune: Halls of Valhalla is a Fighting, Third-person Perspective and Single-player video game created by Human Head Studios, Inc. and published by Gathering of Developers, Inc. The game serves as the Downloadable Content Pack for the original Melee Combat video game Rune. The DLC pack comes with new multiplayer modes, additionally Team Death Match and Death Match. Two dozen new characters are available in the game and the player is able to select one of them to participate in the world including Gold Valkyrie, Mongol, Wren Valkyrie, Remus, Romulus, Gladiator, and more. During the gameplay, the player can battle against enemies in more thirty new levels, including Death Match Maps, Contest Winning Death Match Maps, Arena Maps, Head Ball Maps and more. The player navigates the land from a third-person perspective, use ranged weapons to kill enemies and earn points to advance through the game. With prominent features, engaging gameplay, brilliant controls, and breathtaking environment, Rune: Halls of Valhalla is the best game to play.
#11 Viking: Battle for Asgard
Viking: Battle for Asgard is an Action-Adventure, Hack-and-Slash, and Single-player video game developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega for Multiple Platforms. The game brings the brilliant gameplay loosely based on Norse Mythology, where the massive conflict between the lords has sparked further battles in the mortal realm of Midgard, where the champion Skarin of Freya must command Viking Forces against the lord of Hel. The game set in the stunning world contains three islands, which the player can freely roam. In the game, the player is capable of finding his fellows Viking soldiers and save them, and in return, they can help the player in tough battles. The title comes with several modifications and new content for players to explore. There are dozens of settlements which the player can attack and capture. The player needs to fight a large battles after finishes all the missions in each island, which can be a massive siege or a clash between massive armies. During the game, the player can use several ways to weaknesses his foes like killing their shaman, who summons enemy troops and more. Viking: Battle for Asgard includes core features, engaging gameplay, and superb mechanics, Viking: Battle for Asgard is the best game to play.
#12 Dragon Valor
Dragon Valor is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game developed by Namco for PlayStation. The 3rd instalment in the series of Dragon Buster video games, introducing hack-and-slash, and platform element. It takes place in the beautiful land where dragons are vicious monsters with powers. The player steps into the role of the protagonist, a Dragon Valor embarks on an epic journey to take down all dragons with a magical sword. Its gameplay is different as compared to other action platform video games in that whom the player marries during the game will determine who will command the adventure in its next phase. In the start, the game places the player in the stage, with a task to take down enemies and reach the end of the stage to become the master. During the game, the player can fight against enemies and kill the dragon at the end of each chapter while making as many points as possible to become the master. The story spans several chapters, and each offers a different set of objectives that the player has to complete. With addictive gameplay, good graphics, and original soundtracks, Dragon Valor is a cool game to play.
#13 Dragon Slayer
Dragon Slayer is a 1984 Action Role-playing and Single-player video game created by Nihon Falcom and published by Square Enix. This title is an early example of A-RPG genre, offering an exciting gameplay. However, the game is considered to be the first true role-playing game, which uses the earlier turn-based combat with Rogue-like elements. The game also deals with dungeon crawling elements and introduces the real-time with action-oriented combat, mixing arcade, action mechanics with traditional role-playing aspects. It features an in-game map to guide the player with the dungeon crawling, needed item management skill due to the inventory being restricted, means the player can use only one item at a time. The game also introduces the item-based puzzles to solve, similar to The Legend of Zelda. The game uses the overhead formula like other Action Role-playing games. Dragon Slayer includes core features such as Dungeon Crawling, Turn-based Combat, Action Gameplay, Overhead Perspective, and more. Try it out, and let the game entertain you.
#14 Blade of Darkness
Blade of Darkness is a Massively Multiplayer Online, and Real-time Strategy video game created by NaturalMotionGames Ltd for mobile platforms such as Android and iOS. It offers realistic and breathtaking gameplay that you have never seen before and invites you to control Colossal Titans and tons of other warriors in the stunning game. In the start of the competition, you must select your character from available, create the kingdom, recruit the army to defend your castle and navigate the world to find resources. You can arm your army with high gears and gadgets and can command them into epic PvP Arenas. Fight against enemies, defeat them to loot their resources and claim their land to expand your kingdom. Earn points by completing tasks and use them to purchase usable items in the game. As the match progresses, it enhances its difficulty. You need to interact with other players to team you or play against them to show off your abilities by conquering the kingdoms. Blade of Darkness offers core features such as Build your Kingdom, Equip your Army with Weapons, Real-time Battles, Campaigns, Non-stop Event and more. Try it out.
#15 Shade: Wrath of Angels
Shade: Wrath of Angels is an Action-Adventure and Single-player video game created by Black Element Software and published by CEnega Publishing for Microsoft Windows. The plot of the game follows the ancient war between lords and angels. The game is played from a third-person perspective and let the player experience the superb mix of Third-person Action and RPG elements, offering over thirty hours of gameplay. It comes with hidden secrets and twists that the player will discover upon playing the game. Over four different chapters are featured, in which the player travels through different dimensions and times to fulfil the missions. More than thirty challenging levels available with the tutorial. In the game, the player has the ability to equip both weapons and spells on different types of foes. The story centres on the player receiving an invitation letter from his beloved brother named B. In the invitation, B has confirmed to have found an important archaeological site, which looks to be a primitive one. With superb visuals, third-person action, and smooth controls, Shade: Wrath of Angels is a good game to play.