Shank 2
Shank 2 serves as the sequel to Shank and revolves around the Action, Hack-and-Slash, and Beat ‘em up elements developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. The game introduces the new Multiplayer Survival mode with improved combat mechanics and a set of new weapons. It doesn’t include the co-op story mode, which appears in the first title, instead offering the 2-player Survival mode. Conflict as different factions has engulfed the homeland of the protagonist struggle to take control, after the death of Cartel Leader Cesar at the first title’s end. During the gameplay, the player controls the protagonist named as Shank throughout the game, using his three weapon types such as a heavy melee weapon, a set of knives, and a ranged weapon, the player must effort to take down the enemies to save his homeland. The player can gather the temporary weapons and items after defeating the enemies and can use them against foes. Shank 2 includes prominent features such as 2D Brawler, Multi-weapon Combat system, Team up with a Friend, Rich Environment, and more.
#1 Dynasty Warriors 4
Dynasty Warriors 4 is an Action, Tactical, Hack-and-Slash, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei. The game serves as the 4th title in the famous series of Dynasty Warriors available to play on PlayStation 2. It offers the similar gameplay its predecessors and introduces new characters, modes, improved graphics, and Edit Mode. There are multiple playable characters available, and the player can select one of them to start the game where he has to battle against enemies and kill them to earn points. In the game, the player has to kill the commander of the enemies to move to the next level. During the gameplay, the player makes his way through stages, taking down enemy commanders and troops while struggling to keep his commander alive. Some stages offer secondary tasks for the player to accomplish to make the level easier, unlock new content, or assist in later stages. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Cao Cao, etc. are playable officers in the game. Dynasty Warriors 4 includes core features such as Improved Graphics, 33 Unlockable Characters, Customization, and more.
#2 Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires
Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires is a Fighting, Action, Strategy, Single-player and Multiplayer video game, revolving around Historical Events, developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Co., Ltd. The game offers the similar gameplay to Romance of the Three Kingdoms and comes with a new campaign mode, starts by selecting one of twenty-four regions and one of forty-two rulers. The player starts the game from a small kingdom with an ultimate goal to dominate all the territories of others. The game represents the turn-based combat system where the player is given an option of four different governing choices followed by a single decision of action. In the game, the player can select up to three different lieutenants and their soldiers to form the army. In the battle, the soldiers fill the battlefield with different styles and ranks as well as the heroes. From the third-person perspective, the player defends, challenge, and attack enemies and defeat them to points. With prominent features, immersive gameplay, and brilliant visuals, Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires is the best game to play.