Best Action Games With Ridiculous Gameplay

Video games differ from shows and movies because players actively control what happens in the story. They’re also incredibly versatile – almost any idea can become a fun game. Think about collecting objects to build stars in *Katamari Damacy*, or how Mario grows by eating mushrooms – these are examples of the unique possibilities games offer.

For years, game developers have tried out all sorts of creative ideas. Often, the more unusual a game is, the harder it is to find an audience. Let’s focus on action games, as there’s a wide range of examples – both hits and misses – when it comes to strange and unique ways to play. Here are some of the best action games that really pushed the boundaries, resulting in truly over-the-top gameplay.

Devil May Cry 5

Three Heroes, One Fate

Devil May Cry 5 is the newest game in the popular Devil May Cry series. Players can control three different characters throughout the story, and each one has their own special powers, skills, and weapons.

Nero is equipped with a sword, guns, and a powerful cybernetic arm that lets him eliminate enemies using energy blasts or grappling. V, a new addition to the cast, can summon three demonic creatures to fight alongside him. And Dante, a popular character returning for this installment, boasts some of his most inventive weapons yet – even a motorcycle that splits into two separate melee weapons.

Bayonetta

Beauty, Brains, And Brawn

Bayonetta is a fast-paced, action-packed game in the style of Devil May Cry, offering exciting combat across many different environments. Players control Bayonetta, a witch who can use her hair to summon demons and even create weapons and objects from nothing – like a guillotine to defeat enemies.

Players can expand Bayonetta’s abilities with new moves and weapons, adding to her already impressive arsenal. Bayonetta is a powerful and agile character, and has become an icon for female leads in gaming – she’s definitely a force to be reckoned with in all her games.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Slice ‘Em Up

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a fast-paced action game connected to the Metal Gear series. You play as Raiden, a powerful cyborg ninja. A key feature of the game is its unique combat system where you can slice enemies into pieces and even extract their mechanical spines to restore your own health.

While not as intense as games like *Mortal Kombat*, the way you can slice through enemies and the environment feels really good. With lots of weapons to learn, dramatic cutscenes, and a great soundtrack, this action game is sure to stick with you.

Yakuza 0

Bikes Make The Best Weapons

Yakuza 0 is a game that takes place before the rest of the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, set in the 1980s. It features Kazuma Kiryu, a familiar face to fans, as a young and powerful member of the Yakuza. He’s just as skilled in a fight as you’d expect.

During fights, players can use hand-to-hand combat, or get inventive by grabbing weapons and whatever else is nearby to beat up enemies. Kazuma isn’t limited to conventional weapons – he can use anything from bicycles to chairs, and it’s always surprisingly funny and shocking to see him take down opponents with everyday objects like traffic cones.

Attack On Titan (2016)

Zipping Through Giants

Attack on Titan is a game inspired by the popular anime series, covering events from its first and part of its second season. Players become members of a special military squad and fight against enormous, human-like creatures known as Titans.

Okay, so the movement in this game is *amazing*. You basically swing around the world on these wires, just like Spider-Man! The main goal is to take down these massive Titans by hitting a specific spot on their necks, and it’s tough, but SO rewarding when you finally nail it. Honestly, if you’re a fan of the anime, this game totally captures the feel of the show. They’ve really brought that fast-paced, aerial combat to life in a way that feels incredible to play.

Asura’s Wrath

Scream And Be Heard

In Asura’s Wrath, you play as Asura, a god who is wrongly betrayed by others seeking to gain power through evil means. The game follows his desperate fight to escape the underworld and exact revenge.

Though it has a few smaller fights, *Asura’s Wrath* is primarily a game about huge, over-the-top boss battles – the kind you might only see in *Dragon Ball Z*. It’s a short game, but it’s so exciting that players will immediately be begging Capcom for a follow-up.

3D Dot Game Heroes

The Legend Of Gigasword

3D Dot Game Heroes plays a lot like the classic top-down Zelda games from the NES, but with updated 3D graphics. You’ll recognize the gameplay in both the overworld and dungeons, though there are three main features that make it unique compared to a typical Zelda game.

Players have the option of playing as existing characters or creating their own unique hero, and the game is designed to be quite funny. The most striking feature is the player’s sword, which becomes enormous – nearly filling the entire screen – when at full health, and players can collect different sword forms throughout the game. It’s a shame the game is still only available on PS3, as an updated version is long overdue.

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus

Stripped Down Ninjas

Developer: Tamsoft
Publisher: XSEED Games (NA)
Released: October 14, 2014 (NA)
Platform: PS Vita, PC

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is a fast-paced action game, and part of the Senran Kagura series. Players choose from a roster of female ninjas and complete short missions where they battle large groups of enemies from rival ninja schools.

Each character has a unique weapon, ranging from traditional choices like daggers and katanas to more unusual ones like umbrellas. The combat is already fast-paced and chaotic, but transforming the characters into their powered-up forms – which involve less clothing – makes it even more intense and visually overwhelming, though it adds to the fun.

2025-10-13 04:37