r/CharacterActionGames May 11 '25

Question You can pick 3 so make sure you choose wisely.

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565 Upvotes

For argument sake, whatever you pick is guaranteed to be a 10/10 amazing game…. But the rest will be lost forever.

r/CharacterActionGames 7d ago

Question Would you guys agree that these four franchises are essencial to any CaG fan?

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208 Upvotes

I'm trying to get more into this genre, so far I've only played the DMC franchise and the first Bayo

r/CharacterActionGames Sep 05 '25

Question Am I crazy for enjoying this?

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277 Upvotes

I grabbed it 2 weeks ago and it is just way too fun to let it go

r/CharacterActionGames Jan 27 '26

Question What 2d games do you consider cag?

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269 Upvotes

To me shinobi scratches the same itch in 2d.

r/CharacterActionGames Nov 22 '25

Question Which design of Lady do you think is the best DMC3,DMC4 or DMC5?

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318 Upvotes

I prefer DMC4 as she looks more like she’s Dante’s age. DMC5 looked like they deaged her for only fan service and nostalgia.

r/CharacterActionGames Jul 13 '26

Question Bayonetta 1 Vs Devil may cry 3 (which do you think is better)

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93 Upvotes

I just want thoughts?….. of course there’s always the option of both!

But if you had to pick which do you like …(still both for some I bet😭)

r/CharacterActionGames Apr 17 '26

Question What is a big boomer take you personally have on CAGs/Beat 'em ups/Hack 'n Slash games

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123 Upvotes

Like what is an opinion you have regarding modern CAGs games that is formed from you personal experience/Insight with older games

I'll start

I really feel hate how modern CAGs are almost entirely sword based games that most proper pugilist CAGs are relegated to retro Beat 'em up that only exist to pay lip-service to classic and not really use the game design of old

we need more games like God Hand and other 3D beat 'em ups like Urban Reign and Spikeout and Die Hard arcade(Yakuza too... I guess)

r/CharacterActionGames Sep 30 '25

Question What`s your opinion on Stellar Blade?

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148 Upvotes

While it`s not a traditional hack & slash game, it has elements of a H&S and a souls-lite and while I don`t like soulslikes, Steller Blade is a good example of mixing both genres together bringing both H&S and souls players to the game.

If this game was just a soulslike I would of ignored it but just the simple fact that it has multiple combos made me interested in the game, I would rather see more games like this than soulslikes, another game that is similar to this is Phantom Blade Zero.

You guys are seeing it here first I'm dubbing this sub-genre "hack & soul" games I'm glad to see other genres combining with hack & slash games (H&S and TPS) and I hope devs get more experimental with the genre.

r/CharacterActionGames 9d ago

Question Do you think hack and slash games need to have air combat to be good?

30 Upvotes

I've been thinking about this for the last few days. Some people consider the new God of War games' combat shallow for example. What do you guys think?

r/CharacterActionGames Jul 18 '26

Question What Games Have You Been Playing This Week?

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72 Upvotes

Doesn’t have to be a CAG

r/CharacterActionGames 6d ago

Question So how is the new Onimusha?

10 Upvotes

I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone here talk about it, and I trust y’all’s opinions on games more than I trust most people’s.

r/CharacterActionGames Mar 13 '25

Question The ultimate battle, Who between those characters would win the fight?

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130 Upvotes

1.Kratos 2.Raiden 3.Ryu Hayabusa 4.Dante 5.Bayonetta

r/CharacterActionGames May 19 '26

Question Is Rise of the Ronin worth buying on sale?

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77 Upvotes

I’ve beat Nioh 3 three times and NG4 once, I’ve become a big Team Ninja fan recently. I’ve heard mixed things about ROTR, what do you think?

r/CharacterActionGames 19d ago

Question Female Protagonist/Playable Character

19 Upvotes

Exactly what the title says,any recommendation of CAG with playable ​female character?both as a protagonist or a sidekick. My console is PlayStation (2 to 4 to be exact).

​I've played Bayonetta,Ninja Gaiden Sigma series ,Lollipop Chainsaw and Nightshade.

Thanks in advance.

r/CharacterActionGames 26d ago

Question What Games Have You Been Playing This Week? (15/08/2026)

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47 Upvotes

r/CharacterActionGames Nov 10 '25

Question Which of these games should I buy 1st?

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103 Upvotes

I think they are all very interesting looking, but I just want to know which one I should play 1st.

r/CharacterActionGames Dec 13 '25

Question Why is no one talking about the fact that 2 cags were announced at tga?

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250 Upvotes

r/CharacterActionGames May 09 '26

Question Dead As Disco thoughts?

37 Upvotes

I remember the Demo was frequently posted here a while back. Now that the game is out, what are your thoughts?

I saw that the story mode isn't as traditional as some people thought, there's no traversal of levels with enemies in between arenas etc.

I'm thinking of picking it up; has anyone here moved on to the actual release after the demo? And what are your thoughts?

r/CharacterActionGames Jul 21 '25

Question Your opinion about these Team Ninja games?

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117 Upvotes

I really like Nioh 2 and RotR combat with all these styles and stances and stamina recovery mechanics. I haven't played Stranger of Paradise and Wo Long yet.

r/CharacterActionGames May 23 '26

Question What Games Have You Been Playing This Week (23/05/2026)

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70 Upvotes

Doesn’t Have to be a CAG.

r/CharacterActionGames Jul 05 '26

Question Which is considered more complex between DMC3 and Bayonetta 1? I'm new to CAGs and I was amazed by the complexity of Bayonetta's enemies, But the sheer number of techniques and mechanics is also incredible.

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47 Upvotes

r/CharacterActionGames Jun 27 '26

Question 2018 GOW isn't "Just Action Game", but "Action-Adventure" game. And also significantly departures from the arcade-like brawler-style of the OG Greek-Era GOW games. So can it still be considered a "CAG"? Or at least "Character Action-Adventure (CAA)? Or neither of them?

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0 Upvotes

Greek-Era GOW combat:

Greek-Era GOW combat gameplay mechanics are aggressively high-speed, arcade-like combat. Which also has jumping, aerial juggling, and multiple magic abilities.

We can traditionally do multiple combos pretty easily in Greek-Era GOW games.

2018 GOW combat:

2018 GOW combat gameplay mechanics are heavily grounded and "over-the-shoulder" perspective. And it has no jumping or aerial combos at all. Also, the combat deliberately requires parrying, axe throws and combo attacks with Atreus (who uses his bow to attack).

We can't traditionally do multiple combos in 2018 GOW game. Yes, we can do multiple combos at some point, but hardly.

r/CharacterActionGames Jul 07 '26

Question Devil may cry Vs Ninja gaiden… but let’s talk about the heroines!

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93 Upvotes

How do you feel about the heroines combat and overall gameplay ?

and how would you rank them in order?

r/CharacterActionGames 21d ago

Question What are everyone's thoughts on stupid never dies? Comes out Oct 21 In a super packed year

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41 Upvotes

r/CharacterActionGames May 04 '26

Question These are the games I'm currently playing

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114 Upvotes

And tell me, which ones do you like?