20 Games with good combat systems | Updated 2024 July 18, 2024 | 14:00 | By: G2A.COM Editorial Team Most games feature some degree of combat. Sometimes it’s extremely abstracted and simplified, other times it’s the main focus. In this list we’re taking a look at the latter: we...
With good systems for creating spells and/or spectacular displays of power? Quite a few, it turns out, and seemingly new ones pop up every now and then, because really, why wouldn’t you make magic happen in a medium where so much can be done? With that in mind let’s take a look...
So, in this entry, I am going to steer my attention back to the make-as-you-play genre, with a focus on what I think I have accomplished with my designs that I judged good enough to publish and what I still hope to achieve in with future games that push into new territory. Having...
However, the problem with this line of argument can be seen by reflecting further on the analogy. The problem with an assembled gun is not that all of its components are in one place. The problem is that a functioning handgun affords certain actions that its unassembled pieces do not.Footnot...
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Zombies is back with a bang too, and there's now multiple maps to play across. By simplifying the formula,Black Ops 6has breathed new life into waining systems like Prestige and levelling. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, the new omnimovement is extremely fun, adding some mu...
This sequel to Vermintide confidently expands on the Left 4 Dead-alike formula, adding a whole new faction of enemies to fight in addition to the Skaven, and more robust class leveling and loot systems. It still feels nice and meaty when you smash in a rat man's face with a giant club...
Viking-themed RTS Northgard pays dues to Settlers and Age of Empires, but challenged us with its smart expansion systems that force you to plan your growth into new territories carefully. Weather is important, too. You need to prepare for winter carefully, but if you tech up using 'lore' ...
The player is urged to turn everything into a weapon: biologically modifying their own body with Plasmids, hacking devices and systems, upgrading their weapons, crafting new ammo variants, and experimenting with different battle techniques are all possible. The game is described by the ...
It's a little more casual than the truly hardcore military sims out there, but if you're looking for some dogfights or tank skirmishes with some genuine depth, there's a huge degree of mastery on offer. Fans of ground, air, and naval combat are all catered to, with a wide roster ...