Summary
Konamiis a developer who has endured a rocky period in the industry in recent times. Hideo Kojima’s departure was widely publicized and placed the company in a negative light. Only recently has the company managed to turn its reputation around with new games that are a ton of fun to play.
The company is known for trying its hand with many genres, with some of thebest Konami gamesboasting amazing real-time combat that fans can’t get enough of. From intentionally slow combat systems meant to strike fear in players' hearts to fast-paced bombastic affairs fans can’t enough of, Konami has wowed many players with their real-time combat mechanics.
Most survival horror games attempt to implement clunky combat systems that make players feel vulnerable against the many foes that come their way, andSilent Hill 3is no exception. However, most people would agree that this game makes the most of its combat to help players step into the shoes of its vulnerable protagonist.
Heather Mason is meant to be a helpless teenagerinstead of a combat expert, and this shows in how she wields both melee weapons and firearms. Players will feel tense as they help her survive the horrors that come her way, which is easier said than done.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Nightis one of the greatest video gamesever made. It sparked a revolution in the gaming industry and gave birth to a whole new genre that fans can’t get enough of to this day.
The combat inSymphony of the Nightis pretty varied, with players gaining access to various weapons and abilities to make things easier for themselves. As Alucard levels up and gains access to more abilities, he’ll be able to take out greater dangers and prevent Count Dracula’s plans from coming to fruition.
Konami developed a series of amazing beat-‘em-up games with theTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesIP. The Cowabunga Collection wraps up thirteen amazing titles in the series and lets players enjoy this glorious action for themselves.
The combat boasts a ton of depth as players use melee attacks, throws, and super abilities to take out the many foes standing in their way. The old-school goodness of this title will keep fans coming back for more as they experience the massive amount of content jam-packed in this collection.
Most people didn’t have high hopes fortheSilent Hill 2remake, but Bloober Team blew expectations out of the water with this title’s release. James Sunderland’s adventures look and feel better than ever before, letting new fans understand why this game’s story was such a sensation in the first place.
As one would expect, the combat is improved to feel more modern without turning James into a superhero. This means that players should be smart about dealing with multiple foes. The protagonist can be swarmed and killed in no time if he isn’t careful about dodging attacks and conserving his ammunition for tougher encounters.
Zone of the Endersis an underrated mecha franchisecreated by the great Hideo Kojima himself.The 2nd Runneris the latest mainline entry and the first to come out in quite some time, letting players enjoy fun mech combat as they target multiple enemies and take them out in style.
Acquiring powerful sub-weapons and using the environment in the player’s favor is a huge part of what makesThe 2nd Runnersuch a special game. It boasts the best combat system in anyZone of the Endersgame, and fans of mecha games should check out this title for themselves.
Many people argue that theCastlevania: Lords of Shadowduology sacrificed a lot of what made the series so unique, in order to appeal to a mainstream audience. This statement is true to an extent, but shouldn’t take away from the strengths of both games.
Lords of Shadow 2refines the combat and makes it feel better than ever before, with players tackling massive bosses in set pieces straight out ofShadow of the Colossus. Players who want to enjoy a great action game will loveLords of Shadow 2and how approachable it is.
It’s a shame that Kojima was booted out ofMetal Gear Solid 5before the game could realize its true potential.The Phantom Painis one of the greatest open-world games ever made. Players control Venom Snake in death-defying missions where stealth is key to clearing out hostile enemy bases.
The gameplay has a ton of layers and lets players experiment with the combat mechanics to take out hostiles in the most creative manner possible. As long as players don’t mind the disappointing conclusion, the amazing gameplay ofThe Phantom Painis more than enough to offer a satisfactory experience.
It was only a given that a partnership with Platinum Games would lead to players enjoying the best combat system ever featured in aMetal Geargame. The gameplay and style ofRevengeanceare so amazing that they turned even the most ardent Raiden haters into lifelong fans.
There’s something cathartic about slicing enemies up and using their spines to heal the player that never ceases to be engaging.Revengeanceis not an easy game in the slightest, but players who master the combat system will be rewarded with some sweet gameplay as they tear their enemies to shreds.
