@Kantor
You don't have to memorize all combos, because after you put enough time, or about the same time that you have put on GoW, you'll find combos that are efficient for you and those that work for certain types of enemies.
I agree with you that it takes more time and it's more difficult to do so in japanese Hack-Slash, but it's more rewarding than when you do it on GoW, given the much more difficulty Curve.
I also love that games like Bayonetta and DMC times you and rates your performance according to your combo skills, damage taken and time taken, because you can take elations from those stats and see which areas you can improve next time ;)
As I said, GoW stands out for me because of it's magnificent story, but also because of having superb weapons, really good enemies and even though it uses a simplified mechanism, it's actually satisfactory as well.
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