5 best action games to buy from Koei Tecmo Publisher Sale on Steam (April 27-May 9)
Japanese developer and publisher Koei Tecmo is renowned for a lot of things. They are the creators of many iconic gaming franchises. These range from older ones like Fatal Frame and Ninja Gaiden to newer hits like Nioh.
The company has a big sale on Steam, with discounts across many games. Given the number of IPs the publisher possesses, it can be hard to handpick which games to check out. Let's take a look at action games, a genre they excel in.
Do you love Monster Hunter? Then Toukiden 2 is right up your alley. The 2016 action game takes more than a few pages from Capcom's iconic Monster Hunter series. That is to say, this is a clone. In Toukiden 2, players control a Slayer who must put an end to the demonic invasion in the realm.
Akin to Capcom's monster-slaying series, players will don weapons of their choice and explore open areas for Japanese mythos-inspired demons. These can range from dwarf-sized imps to massive onis. There's also a device called Demon Hand that allows grappling onto foes, a far simpler version of the Wirebug mechanic from the recent Monster Hunter Rise.
Koei Tecmo's Warriors action games have seen many spin-offs, and the Samurai series is one of them. Inspired by real-world Japanese history, it takes place in the Sengoku period. The visuals are very reminiscent of traditional watercolor paintings.
The campaign focuses on two characters: Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide. Players control Japanese historical figures against hundreds of enemies on the battlefield. Due to being a reimagining, the game streamlines a lot of elements from previous games, like a smaller roster. However, each character still has unique moves and magic to bring the opposing forces to their knees.
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