Brawlers used to be more common in the arcade days of the 80s and 90s. They still exist today in small batches, but the genre also evolved into something more flashy with the hack and slash genre. There are many examples on the PS3 of: God of War 3 until Dmc devil can cry.
Even a game like Diablo 3 is a hack and slash game, but with more emphasis on co-op. All three of these games are different in their design philosophies. Some have puzzles to break up the action and some are all about loot. What about these hidden gems that PS3 fans may or may not remember?
8 dragon crown
dragon crown is one of the best modern brawlers/hack and slash games of the past decade. It had its following when it was released on PS3 and PS Vita. It was like an old school Dungeons and Dragons arcade game in which players can choose a class and go on missions alone or with friends via local or online co-op.
dragon crown got another shot at the PS4 with a remaster and was well reviewed, but it still wasn’t a breakthrough hit for everyone. Through the power of the PS5’s emulation, it lives on, but is in the shade and still waiting for its day in the sun.
7 Dungeon Siege 3
Dungeon Siege 3 was the first and only game in this series to be made after Square Enix bought the rights. It is an action RPG from above, which resembles diablo in many ways. The co-op gameplay was the best feature in the game that was advertised in a rather memorable ad campaign. It was graphically rough around the edges and the story wasn’t that memorable. However, it was a fun game to play with friends. Sometimes bonding with friends during a game generally makes that game better and Dungeon Siege 3 is a perfect example.
6 Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 is like most in this series from Koei Tecmo. They are not deep action RPGs with robust combat systems. They can be repetitive on many levels, from beating thousands of enemies dozens of times to hearing the same dialogue every time an enemy is defeated.
It’s another game with a lot of technical issues, but it’s a very good one gundam game. It features mechs across many timelines in this massive anime series. Hack and slash fans will enjoy it, especially with a friend in co-op, but gundam fans will eat it.
5 Heavenly Sword
Heavenly Sword was seemingly Sony trying to make another God of War series but with a female warrior instead. The action was similar in that players could control two giant knives on chains. It was mostly a hack and slash game, but there were other times when stealth and range came into play with a different character.
It was an early console hit that most don’t remember now. There was never a sequel, or an attempt to remaster it, but there was an animated spin-off movie.
4 Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning was the first in what EA had hoped would become a massive franchise. After this, there were plans to make an MMO but unfortunately sales fell short of expectations and those plans were called off. That was a reason anyway, but the history is a bit more complex.
The game got a second chance in 2020 with a remaster, so there’s still hope for some sort of sequel. It may not have gained more in its cult following, but even one new fan would be a plus. This is a heavily underrated action RPG with a large world to explore and deep combat mechanics.
3 lollipop chainsaw
lollipop chainsaw was a Suda51 action game helped by James Gunn with the English translation. It was an unprecedented mix between Hollywood and the Japanese gaming world. The result didn’t live up to the reputation of either, but it was weird that much is true.
Players took on the role of a cheerleader wielding a chainsaw to fight waves of zombies. She also had her boyfriend’s head tied to her belt for moral support.
2 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North arguably the best game based on this beloved series. It was an action RPG that took place in parallel to the events of the main trilogy. Players could become one of three characters including a human, dwarf and elf who had their own classes.
A player can embark on the adventure solo with AI companions or co-op with two others to follow. It was a tough game on any difficulty and was definitely rough around the edges, but it was still great.
1 X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is without a doubt better than the movie it is based on. First, it was a bloodier experience than the movie. It didn’t reach the gory level of Mortal Kombat but Wolverine was able to let go. The easiest game to compare it to is: god of war because Wolverine can hack and slash enemies with ease.
He also had some anger issues to deal with in the story, like Kratos. It’s a shame that licensed games like this one are harder to remaster, because this one deserves a second chance.
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