5 best hack & slash games of 2022
2022 has been a decent year for games, with some notable and surprising releases stealing the spotlight. This includes some exceptional releases in the hack & slash genre. These games prioritize flashy and often combo-heavy combat above all else, which is exactly why some are referred to as "spectacle fighters."
Contrary to popular opinion, the genre is not dead after all these years, as some of the biggest titles came out in 2022. From indie releases to AAA heavy hitters, there is something for everyone here.
Published by Devolver Digital and developed by indie studio Massive Monster, Cult of the Lamb is an interesting mix of roguelite and management games. After being saved by a mysterious deity, the possessed protagonist lamb must start a cult in its name.
What's more alluring is the game's combination of a cute cartoon art style with a dark theme. Players will go out on short expeditions to defeat monsters and bosses in randomized dungeons and gather resources to grow their cult. New NPCs can be recruited and made to help sustain the community by worshiping, cleaning, and even performing sacrifices.
Cult of the Lamb launched on August 11, 2022 and is available on PS4, XB1, PS5, XSX|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The minds behind both Vermintide games, developer Fatshark steps into the Warhammer 40K realm of sci-fi with Darktide. Players can explore the Hive City of Tertium as a squad of Inquisitorial Agents and battle hordes of foes in first-person melee action. Unlike its fantasy equivalent, there is a larger focus on ranged combat with the inclusion of guns. Since this is a co-op-only experience, players will have to team up with at least one more friend to complete objectives through each set piece.
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