Most satisfying melee combat

[Leynos]

DMC 3,4,5

Bayonetta 1,2.

Games where the combat is fast, fun, and satisfying.

Ninja Gaiden II/Black/Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge. These are more visceral, gory, and bloody, and enemies are more aggressive. What I love is how if an enemy is missing an arm, they become more aggressive. Down to suicide bombing you. No legs? They still crawl to you to attack. Anyone who has played Chapter 13 in Ninja Gaiden II/B with over 100 enemies on this small staircase knows how brutal yet fun it is. It's survival. NG Games are not flashy like DMC/Bayo, but just as in-depth with combos and various weapons.

Tho there is different types of melee combat in different genres. From ARPGs and Beat Em Ups. So I think it needs to be broken down by genre.

Last edited by Leynos - on 05 May 2025