Sengoku Basara HD Collection
Sengoku Basara HD Collection is a compilation of three games, such as Sengoku Basara, Sengoku Basara 2, and Sengoku Basara 2: Heroes, developed by Capcom. Sengoku Basara is the first game of the title with arcade-style gameplay requiring the player to use weapons and magical spells to lay down the enemies. The player must defeat the devil king along with his minions, such as his wife Lady Butterfly, Red Minotaur, his general, and Scorpio and Venus, his assassins.
There are twelve playable characters, each with different storylines. The game has two modes, such as Conquest and Free mode. The conquest mode follows the main story, and Free Mode allows the player to play in any unlocked stage they have completed. Sengoku Basara 2 is the sequel of the original game having all the characters, but also two new ones, and similar gameplay. Sengoku Basara 2: Heroes is a follow-up of the previous game with new content and features. All the characters, modes, and arcade-style gameplay are there in the Sengoku Basara HD Collection.
#1 Onimusha: Warlords
Onimusha: Warlords is an Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash, Survivor-Horror, Single-player video game created and published by Capcom. The game takes place in the Sengoku Period and revolves around the protagonist named Samanosuke Akechi who battle against the Nobunaga Oda’s forces. After defeating the evil forces, the protagonist goes on a journey to rescue the princess named Yuki from the custody of demons. The player can assume the role of the protagonist and his companion known as Kaede, in his battle against demons. The game borrows some elements from Resident Evil Survivor horror series. It combines the elements of exploration, sword-fight, puzzles, and open environment. There are lots of challenging quests, and the player must complete each one at any cost to rescue the princess. Earn experience points and use them to unlock further content in the game. With superb mechanics, immersive gameplay, and wonderful visuals, Onimusha: Warlords is the best game to play and enjoy.
#2 Bujingai: The Forsaken City
Bujingai: The Forsaken City is an Action-Adventure, Hack-n-Slash, and Single-player video game developed by Red Entertainment. The game takes the player to the 23rd century, where a large catastrophe has wiped the population of the planet. Some of the survivors have ended up possessing the magical powers coming from the energies of the Earth.
Throughout the gameplay, the player serves as a swordmaster named Lau Wong, who comes back to Earth to fight off against a multitude of evil presences who have a hold of the Asian city of Bujingai. While battling, the player can view the environment from a third-person perspective.
In battle, the player will block a foe’s strike if confronting their direction where a defense meter for both the player and his foe will exhaust after each block. The game offers the player to perform several magical spells ranging from a basic fireball to a powerful whirlwind foray, which can deal heavy damage to the enemy’s health.
#3 Blood Will Tell: Tezuka Osamu’s Dororo
Blood Will Tell: Tezuka Osamu’s Dororo is an Action-Adventure, Fighting, and Single-player video game developed by Sega Wow. Throughout the gameplay, the player serves as a protagonist named Hyakkimaru, who has to outlast the enemies and over forty fiends for the survival of his family.
The game has a total of seven chapters, and each one has a unique objective to complete. The first one is Yudai, where the character comes across a village and a lady leads them and steals his money. Mistress Yudai can transform into three unique forms, for example, a caring lady, a huge monstrous evil spirit, and a large beast structure named Ogress.
After overtaking Yudai, the player will come to face a deserted area. The region has a sword known as Dragon Brood, controlled by the devils, and had taken the hero’s body parts. In the third chapter, the player comes across a temple where he has to defeat the fiends to unlock his friend named Dororo.
#4 Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires is an Adventure, RPG, Hack-n-Slash, Single-player, and Multiplayer video game developed by Omega Force. Throughout the gameplay, the player has to serve as a warrior and battle against epic enemies to survive the land. The game has multiple playable modes such as Musou Mode, Free Mode, and more.
While battling, the player can view the environment from a third-person perspective. As the player gets to advance, enemies will become stronger. In the Musou Mode, the player battles for a consecutive number of rounds with one character. In contrast, the free mode allows the player to fight for several levels. A wide range of characters are there, and each one offers a unique appearance and several abilities.
Challenge Mode comes up with many unique stages with different challenges, such as time trials. Extreme mode is a mode where the player can buy many items through earned points. With different playable modes, beat-em-up, multiple characters, and a third-person perspective, it is the best hack-n-slash adventure to enjoy.