Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Why? Because:
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdic80TYVc1qbh9o1.gif
(GIF speed increased for...uh, dramatic effect I guess? :lol)
Seriously, this might be one of the most underrated games of 2012 (well, it came out in Japan in 2011, but the English release was this year). It takes equal parts Tales, Guardian Heroes, and Smash Bros, and combines them for an awesome 2.5D arena-based beat 'em up with some light RPG elements (leveling, customizable skills, etc). The combat system also kinda reminds me of the really great DS games Griptonite made before they went under. Also, the boss fights are some of the most intense I've played in a long, long time. Seriously, if you like kicking the shit out of things, chaining together ridiculously long combos, and looking awesome while doing it, you'd do well to check this out. There's a demo on Steam, and the game is $3.99 until the 5th of January as part of the Holiday Sale.
Seriously, check it out!
Demo gameplay - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faJ0HAwh8EY
Steam store page - http://store.steampowered.com/app/214590/
EDIT: Removed IMG tags 'cause the gif is admittedly a bit distracting. :lol
EDIT2: Price corrected, thanks SAB CA!
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdic80TYVc1qbh9o1.gif
(GIF speed increased for...uh, dramatic effect I guess? :lol)
Seriously, this might be one of the most underrated games of 2012 (well, it came out in Japan in 2011, but the English release was this year). It takes equal parts Tales, Guardian Heroes, and Smash Bros, and combines them for an awesome 2.5D arena-based beat 'em up with some light RPG elements (leveling, customizable skills, etc). The combat system also kinda reminds me of the really great DS games Griptonite made before they went under. Also, the boss fights are some of the most intense I've played in a long, long time. Seriously, if you like kicking the shit out of things, chaining together ridiculously long combos, and looking awesome while doing it, you'd do well to check this out. There's a demo on Steam, and the game is $3.99 until the 5th of January as part of the Holiday Sale.
Seriously, check it out!
Demo gameplay - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faJ0HAwh8EY
Steam store page - http://store.steampowered.com/app/214590/
EDIT: Removed IMG tags 'cause the gif is admittedly a bit distracting. :lol
EDIT2: Price corrected, thanks SAB CA!