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In a world of DOOMs, Returnals, and Devil May Crys, have you noticed how immaculate video game combat models have become?

While before God of War or the original Devil May Cry were a revelation in fast-paced kinetic action, many titles today have unique, energetic, and addicting gameplay loops that can take entire afternoons if you let them. .

Now, before we go any further, I have to shout out the sponsor of this article, Biomutant.

An incredibly detailed open-world action RPG created by the former developers of Just Cause Experiment 101, Biomutant lets you choose from a range of irradiated post-apocalyptic animal species, then weave your way through stunning environments.

With an incredibly impressive character builder and crafting system, the real success is the combat itself – a hybrid of slow-motion shooter mixed with various martial arts, plus hard-hitting ranged magic attacks to make it all. stellar.

No matter where you are from, there are some titles that prioritize the feel of action fighting and are worth applauding.