I’m looking for action hidden gems, preferably scripted and linear—no open world or procuderal generation (roguelike, roguelike-like, or roguelite)

Some of my “usual suspects” favorites are Bayonetta, The Wonderful 101, Viewtiful Joe, God Hand, and Ninja Gaiden II. On the shmup/twin-stick shooter side: Crimzon Clover, Ketsui, and Assault Android Cactus+.

I also love Catherine, so I wouldn’t mind some puzzle thrown in there.

As nonlinear as I can go: The Deadly Tower of Monsters.

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    4 days ago

    I am playing Lords of the Fallen right now. It attracted me by being a soulslike, but I am finding it to be much more linear than most which, while disappointing for me, might make it something worth your time. It’s way easier than other souls likes, and has a kind of “comic book death metal” feel to its aesthetic and story (reminds me of Darksider but less exaggeration) and makes you feel powerful rather than weak.

    • mohab@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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      3 days ago

      I’m familiar with Lords of the Fallen, but I don’t enjoy souls-like combat. I’m a big fan of old school death metal though (Autopsy, Brutality, Immolation… etc.) so I’ll check it out to see what that is about. Thanks!