The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda is a 1986 Action-Adventure, Top-down and Single-player video game developed and published by Nintendo. It is the first game in the series of The Legend of Zelda and takes place in the fantasy-based land of Hyrule, the story centers on the protagonist who is a boy named Link. The primary goal of the protagonist is to navigate the world filled with monsters and other creatures to gather up to eight Fragment to rescue the Princess Zelda from the custody of series antagonist named Ganon. The game uses top-down perspective and puts you in the strange world consists of several dungeons and your ultimate task is to fight against enemies and uncover the secrets. The protagonist equips with a small shield but a small sword available as the protagonist progress through the game. With well-written story, addictive gameplay, and brilliant mechanics, The Legend of Zelda is the best game to play and enjoy.
#1 Okami
Okami, developed by Clover Studio, Ready at Dawn and Hexa Drive and published by Capcom is an Action-Adventure, RPG and Fantasy game released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Wii gaming platforms. The game thrives in the history of Japan and bases on many Japanese mythologies and legends. The story of the game tells us about a heavenly entity named Amaterasu who descends to earth and saves it from the darkness. It changes its appearance into a wolf and roams the land, kills all the hostile creatures and removes the dark spells and nourishes the land. Okami features an amazing game-play that resembles the one in Zelda, a super engaging and involving story, woodcut (Water color styled) 3D graphics and an open world. Having a close resemblance to Zelda this game is a wonderful piece of art and it will surely entertain you a lot.
#2 Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus, is another spectacular piece of art in the line of Action-Adventure and RPG gaming. This masterpiece is developed by Team Ico and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The story of the game features a young man named Wander who lost a girl named Mono and while searching for her, he enters the Land of Forbidden. Wander travels across the land on a horse and defeats sixteen humongous beings The Colossi, who actually are portrayed as his enemies. The protagonist fights against every Colossi after finding the beam of light and after defeating the Colossi, he restarts from the starting point. Every next Colossi emerges from a new lair and comes with new powers and battle tactics. If the Protagonist is defeated the game ends and starts from the beginning. With an open world, enhanced graphics and a great storyline that player is provided with, a third person gaming perspective and a single player gaming mode. Considering all the fantatic things in the game, Shadow of the Colossus is one amazing Action-Adventure and RPG video game to play and enjoy. You’ll definitely like it. “Shadow of the Colossus” is available to play on PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 only.
#3 Okami HD
Okami HD is an Action-Adventure and Single-player video game developed by TBC and published by Capcom U.S.A. Inc. The game takes place in the beautiful world threatened by dark forces. The story takes place in the Japanese history and mixes several legends, myths and folklore to tell an exciting story of how the world was rescued from evil forces by Amaterasu, a goddess who took the form of a white wolf. In the game, you can assume the role of a protagonist named as Amaterasu, and immerse yourself in the gameplay contains Puzzle, Platform, and Action elements. The game has a variety of levels that you have to complete to progress through the match. Explore the environment from a third-person perspective, fight against dark forces to restore the land to bring back peace and save your people from becoming the hero. As the game proceed, it becomes challenging, and you may face ambitious objectives. With prominent gameplay, excellent mechanics, cool features and incredible graphics, Okami HD is the best game to play and enjoy.
#4 Sacred 3
Sacred 3 is a mix of Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash, Beat ‘em up, and Third-person elements produced by Keen Games and published by Deep Silver. It is a marvelous installment in the series of Sacred and offers improved graphics, and brilliant mechanics. There are different character classes available, and the player can choose between them to get into the world. Each character has its unique personality and special abilities. The player can navigate the environment from a third-person perspective and can pit against enemies to take down them using his special moves and a set of weapons. According to the story, the guardians of the galaxy has kept the beautiful land at peace for many centuries but forgotten the evil named as Lord Zane, who is the ruler of Ashen Empire. Lord Zane makes the team with Demons, opening the gates to the underworld and expand his empire. The player can assume the role of the hero who must fight against the ruler of Ashen Empire and fend off him by getting the powerful artifact called the Heart of Ancaria. Sacred 3 is the best game as compared to other Hack and Slash games.
#5 The Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection
The Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection is an Action-Adventure, Single and Multiplayer video game Bundle that comprises remasters of two previous PlayStation 2 video games for the PlayStation 3. The two different games such as Shadow of the Colossus and Ico were developed and published by Bluepoint Games. Both games offer different gameplay and story while having similar themes. In the story, the game puts the player in charge of the protagonist named Ico, a young boy, cursed by being born with horns.
The people considered his bad luck for their village and locked him in a strange castle. The protagonist needs to manage his escape and encounter a young girl named Yorda, who is chased by creatures that are struggling to put him down into a different world. The player must assist the female character to escape, unearth the story, and find her mother, who is trying to use her daughter to extend her life. The Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection is a wonderful game to play and enjoy.
#6 The Baconing
The Baconing is an Action Role-playing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Hothead Games and published by Electronic Arts. The game serves as the third marvelous title in the series of DeathSpank, and its story revolves around the protagonist named as DeathSpank, as he struggle to fight and defeat the antagonist named as AntoiSpank. The game borrows much of its features and gameplay from previous installments. The player as the protagonist can explore the world from a third-person perspective and can battle enemies to rescue the innocents and save the world. There are different characters and each has a unique abilities and personalities. The player equips with a sword and can use to attack enemies and kill to earn points. It takes you in the sci-fi adventure, where the player will discover hilarious and sizzling environment. Navigate unique Locations, complete more than 100 quests, and solve mind-bending puzzles to progress through the game. The Baconing includes core features such as Unleash devastating Attack, Shield Bash, Charged Attacks, Challenging Boss, Complicated Puzzles, etc. The Baconing is the best Role-playing game to play and enjoy.
#7 Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi
Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi is a Role-playing and Single-player video game created by Idea Factory and published by Aksys Games for Nintendo 3DS. The game offers a new storyline and offers the player an excellent chance to take a photo with his/her favourite characters from Hakouki. According to the storyline, the shogunate and imperial forces are closed for supremacy over fictional Japan, then Chizuru traverses to Tokyo to find her missing father. During the gameplay, the protagonist runs into the Shinsengumi, a variety of samurai warriors to defend the Shogun. The player will learn that she is also searching for her beloved father and the player’s journey become tough as the player face off imperial soldiers. During the gameplay, the player can interact with NPCs, collect information about the quests and uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of her father. With cool features, brilliant graphics, and superb mechanics, Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi is the wonderful game to enjoy.
#8 3D Dot Game Heroes
3D Dot Game Heroes is an Action Role-playing, Open World, Exploration and Single-player video game developed by Silicon Studio and published by FromSoftware. The game takes place in a voxel-based 3D world. It offers an exciting story revolves around the protagonist and his efforts to fend off evil powers by destroying the Dotnia Kingdom. Legend assists the evil king named the Dark King Onyx who demolished the Kingdom by stealing six ancient orbs. It embarks you on an epic adventure to explore the magical world, fight against foes, and restore the peace. The game is played from a third-person perspective. Your character can perform various actions such as explore dungeons, gather items, solve challenging puzzles, battle foes, and more. Maintain your health bar by picking power-ups, and dominate the game world. It lets you a chance to become a hero by rescuing your Kingdom. It has a set of levels that you must complete at any cost.
#9 Zenonia
Zenonia is one of the best games of this specific genre that offers a brilliant combination of Action-Adventure, RPG and Fantasy elements. Zenonia lets you be the protagonist named as Regret who embarks on a journey to know all about himself and his lost past. As you go on with the character, you’ll discover the ultimate evil plot of the game and the game itself will embed you deeply into the game-play. Your task in the game is to explore the world of Zenonia, complete a number of quests, interact with the NPCs, get your course of actions corrected and go hunting down the evil demons. With a number of character selection and development options that Zenonia offers, it lets you enhance your character and skills as you proceed to the more advanced levels of the game. Zenonia offers a well-written story, brilliant visuals and a marvelously engaging and immersive game-play. With multiple high fantasy sequels, Zenonia tops the ranks among best Action-Adventure and RPG games.