Action
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the action genre. The genre features intense or high-pressure situations often related to combat or quick maneuvering.
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Ninja Five-O
One part ‘Ninja Gaiden,’ one part ‘Bionic Commando,’ one part… ‘Metal Gear?’ Hudson Soft delivers a sophisticated yet accessible action game that harkens back to the best qualities of its progenitors while creating something unique. (read more)
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2 – Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
Atlus continues their winning streak on the PlayStation 2 with ‘Raidou 2,’ a highly-improved sequel to their action RPG spinoff of the Megami Tensei series. (read more)
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Ys: The Oath in Felghana
My first ‘Ys’ game, ‘The Oath in Felghana’ uses light RPG mechanics to disguise what is ultimately a high-paced, fluid, arcade-like action game. (read more)
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The epitome of a game that’s more than the sum of its parts, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ is an ambitious adventure that continues to captivate. (read more)
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Macross Plus
‘Macross Plus’ honors the timeless original series by delivering something of comparably excellent quality, yet wholly original, with gorgeous animation, relatable characters, and understated, intelligent writing. (read more)
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Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie
‘Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie’ fares no better than other non-canon shonen cash-ins. For a long time, it was even worse from lacking Funimation’s amazing dub cast. Don’t waste your time. (read more)
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God Hand
God Hand on PlayStation 2 is one of the most satisfying games I’ve played in a while, emphasizing the directly-controlled experience and pure fun. Fighting enemies requires quick response times and not overestimating your attack windows before the enemy counterattacks. It’s fair, fast-paced, and fun. Because it’s difficult, there’s pride and satisfaction upon beating an… (read more)