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Linear, action hidden gems like The Red Star? (piefed.social)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/patientgamers

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I'm looking for action hidden gems, preferably scripted and linear—no open world or procuderal generation (roguelike, roguelike-like, or roguelite)

Some of my "usual suspects" favorites are Bayonetta, The Wonderful 101, Viewtiful Joe, God Hand, and Ninja Gaiden II. On the shmup/twin-stick shooter side: Crimzon Clover, Ketsui, and Assault Android Cactus+.

I also love Catherine, so I wouldn't mind some puzzle thrown in there.

As nonlinear as I can go: The Deadly Tower of Monsters.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I am playing Lords of the Fallen right now. It attracted me by being a soulslike, but I am finding it to be much more linear than most which, while disappointing for me, might make it something worth your time. It's way easier than other souls likes, and has a kind of "comic book death metal" feel to its aesthetic and story (reminds me of Darksider but less exaggeration) and makes you feel powerful rather than weak.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm familiar with Lords of the Fallen, but I don't enjoy souls-like combat. I'm a big fan of old school death metal though (Autopsy, Brutality, Immolation… etc.) so I'll check it out to see what that is about. Thanks!