I want a game that's third person action, not ridiculously challenging but feels good to play and can keep my attention. Single player. Darksiders/dragons dogma/nier remake levels of feeling good but not pushing me too much due to my doctor telling me not to do anything too stressful - ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

docseuss.bsky.social • 9 days ago

I want a game that's third person action, not ridiculously challenging but feels good to play and can keep my attention. Single player. Darksiders/dragons dogma/nier remake levels of feeling good but not pushing me too much due to my doctor telling me not to do anything too stressful

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scraimelion.bsky.social•9 days ago

Death of a Wish is easily one of my favourite character action games and it has that exact feel you are describing. It is criminally underrated and its story is gripping while surreal. I love its prequel as well but I believe this one perfects the combat
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2302080/Death_of_a_Wish/

phatrollerknight.bsky.social•8 days ago

The Shadow of Mordor/War games maybe?

cdubbert.bsky.social•9 days ago

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is p fun. Cool air combos/grabs but not too difficult in execution

rugeon.bsky.social•9 days ago

I haven’t and can’t play it but that eternal strands game sounded cool. Maybe just a tad more story heavy than what you’re looking for. Also that it got a lil more interesting action wise after the tutorial.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

it's a very good game but not really character action

milkmanex.bsky.social•6 days ago

Killer is Dead is on sale for $2 now if you haven't played that.

milkmanex.bsky.social•9 days ago

Man, let me know if you get any good recommendations on that ask.

fedule.bsky.social•9 days ago

i have to think you've played it already but Batman Arkham Knight fits this bill precisely, it is absolutely joyous to punch rooms full of goons

tccschreiner.bsky.social•9 days ago

Expedition 33 if you haven’t already.

rainspirit.bsky.social•9 days ago

Have you tried En Garde?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1654660/En_Garde/

It might be a bit too easy by the metrics of the games you listed but I thought it was a cute, sweet and fun time. Lots of neat little gameplay details, like the guards vocally pretending to be dead after you've vanquished them! 😀

rainspirit.bsky.social•9 days ago

RAD is also pretty good.
I've netted 61 hours in it. For a 80's themed roguelike it's fun and rewarding to do over, and lots of neat mutations that seamlesly work together!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/722560/RAD/

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

Definitely don't want a roguelike

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

I don't own it unfortunately

rainspirit.bsky.social•9 days ago

Ack! I think I got it in a Humble Monthly Bundle or something. I'd give you a copy if I could! (Would that count as donating to your newsletter? 😁)

tian-v.bsky.social•9 days ago

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey 🤷🏻

Good story. Easy play on easy setting. Beautiful locales. Alexios.

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docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

already beaten, combat isn't up to snuff

tian-v.bsky.social•9 days ago

Well, I tried 🤣

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

I appreciate the effort

tunaculosis.bsky.social•9 days ago

My friend recommended a game called Mulaka awhile back but this skews towards Zelda. So... actually yeah, it's like Darksiders then.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/623640/Mulaka/

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

It has to feel _really good_ and not have button mash qtes.

My health is too poor for my favorite action game, ninja gaiden black

senorwoberto.bsky.social•9 days ago

the wonderful 101 maybe

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

Really bad for my hands

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

Annoyed this means zenless zone zero lol

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

I'm not looking for serviceable, to be clear. I want something closer to a hideaki itsuno or team ninja game. Even FROM would be acceptable if it weren't for the challenge that'll get me tensed up on a day I want to relax

davidcon.bsky.social•9 days ago

Would you be open to FROM if it were modded?

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

If I wasn't feeling like dogshit I would be playing rise of the Ronin

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

when I listed several character action games, and then followed up with more character action games, I thought I was being clear what I'm looking for. any third person melee game oughtta do it if it's good enough, but after playing assassin's creed mirage last night, I need something way better

rivermets.bsky.social•9 days ago

Kingdom hearts? Later ones games are fantastic. Devil May Cry too. I.. know they are obvious.

vladeoz.reptilian.games•9 days ago

Didn't play it for too long yet, but was liking Dungeons of Hinterberg a lot, although idk if you own it

pabastien.bsky.social•9 days ago

Hifi rush?

tomasparant.bsky.social•9 days ago

Aight, last shot. I heard good things about this one but I haven't gotten around to it so I can't confirm the no mashing QTE's.

lorduraj.bsky.social•9 days ago

Might be a shot in the dark but I really like Assault Spy on steam and its usually prettty cheap too. I can't remember if it has button mashy moments but I wanna say no?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/767930/Assault_Spy/

pc2000s.bsky.social•9 days ago

Is rise of the Ronin good? I've had my eye on it but never got a good gauge on it

pabastien.bsky.social•9 days ago

Its a team ninja soulslike meets open world type game. I like it

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

It's fucking incredibly

fearjunkie.bsky.social•9 days ago

Honestly ZZZ's pretty alright if you're willing to plug your nose on the gacha stuff

coil.bsky.social•9 days ago

Horizon games on low difficulty?

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

I don't love the combat of the first. Want something a bit more technical

coil.bsky.social•9 days ago

The second expands melee combat, if that intrigues.

I'm surprised it doesn't scratch a technical itch for you; I love the combination of weak points, part-specific loot (likewise expanded in HFW), and elemental effects.

Monster Hunter World/Wilds?

marco0451.bsky.social•9 days ago

DMC5 on a lower difficulty maybe?

wurmfud.itch.io•9 days ago

not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I do like Code Vein- topical with the sequel announced. My experience is basically "relaxing anime soulslike". Decent combat feel, generic anime vampire story, not as overtly punishing as fromsoft stuff can be.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

How does it compare to Scarlet Nexus?

wurmfud.itch.io•9 days ago

less flashy than Scarlet Nexus but imo better fundamental combat feel, if that makes sense? Basically iterates on the souls formula by giving you a skill-based loadout. Will immediately feel familiar but it'll likely take you much longer to hit your first death than the average fromsoft joint

kaaboose.bsky.social•9 days ago

Also, there’s an old PS2 game called Primal that might work for you.

kaaboose.bsky.social•9 days ago

A bit of a stretch here but have you considered a beat ‘em up?
Pretty sure you could emulate Die Hard Arcade for free and scratch that itch. Won’t keep you occipital for very long though.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

Don't want beat em up

tomasparant.bsky.social•9 days ago

u ever got to play the totally not jet set radio pls don't sue us "Bomb Rush Cyberfunk"? Its not combat-focused but the vibes are inmaculate.
Otherwise i would say god hand but that one stresses me out so out the window it goes.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

That's not the combat I'm looking for

andrewhasabeard.bsky.social•9 days ago

Play one of the old Batman games?

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

Too simple

canopenerdude.bsky.social•9 days ago

Shadow of the Colossus? Though I imagine you've already played it.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

...how is that an action game

canopenerdude.bsky.social•9 days ago

How is it not? Though I guess 'action game' is so poorly defined that it can really mean many different things.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

if i told you i was looking for music in the vein of mastodon and gojira, you wouldn't give me green day

canopenerdude.bsky.social•9 days ago

I tunneled in on the climbing aspect of Dragon's Dogma combat, I guess

calicoday.bsky.social•9 days ago

I'm sure BotW isn't what you want but I'd love to know why (I don't know most of the others you mentioned, unfort). Not combatty enough? Too trite? Too easy? Else?

welpitsben.bsky.social•9 days ago

Did you like the PS4 Spider-Man games? That kind of sounds like what you’re talking about.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

That's a generic open world game with bland combat

welpitsben.bsky.social•9 days ago

That’s why it is good to ask! Since I have two young kids a game like that strikes me as much more linear and action packed when I’m playing it despite…you being totally right.

nat-the-dev.bsky.social•9 days ago

August 19th there's this game called Sword of the Sea....lol 😅

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

That's not today!!!!

nat-the-dev.bsky.social•9 days ago

Soon.....

cd-call.bsky.social•9 days ago

Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Rising, The Force Unleashed

tentaclecore.bsky.social•9 days ago

have you tried Flintlock: Siege of Dawn yet? i saw a lot of comparisons to Dark Souls when i bought it, but it gave me much more Dragons Dogma vibes when i played it tbh. definitely not as technical as Fromsoft games.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

I can't afford it

mike-prinke.bsky.social•9 days ago

Stellar Blade may be a bit much in terms of the intensity you’re looking for, but I love love love it.

docseuss.bsky.social•9 days ago

I was liking the demo until I started realizing the lunge felt wrong, but I can't afford to buy it atm

jplc.ca•9 days ago

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition _should_ have a cheat code to unlock everything. If you use the Super outfits and crank the difficulty down, it might give you an experience similar to what you're looking for

nsilvias.bsky.social•9 days ago

RKGK? More 3D platformer than action tho. also only 3 hours long