Summary
- God of War sets the bar high with Norse Mythology, hack-and-slash combat, and a focus on fatherhood.
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers Soulslike combat on the PS5, focusing on grander adventures.
- Monster Hunter Rise offers challenging battles in the vein of God of War against larger-than-life monsters.
God of War is one of the biggest franchises in the PlayStation library, with Kratos’ brutal adventures being a joy for players to witness. After a rage-fuelled trilogy where Kratos showed the Greek gods who’s boss, he calmed down and ventured into the realm of Norse Mythology.
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There, he tried to be a good father to his son after his wife passed away, with the story expanding in scope following the dawn of Ragnarok. The hack-and-slash combat in these games is a joy to play, and anyone who wants to check out more games in the same vein on the PS5 will be glad to know that several titles fit the bill.
Games will be ranked based on how similar they are to the God of War games.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
The Combat Is Cathartic And Rewards Skilled Players
Action-Adventure
Soulslike
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April 28, 2023
- ESRB
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T For Teen due to Mild Language, Violence
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor had a rocky launch, but players who check out this game on the PS5 today won’t face as many issues. Cal Kestis’ adventures are bigger and grander than ever as he slowly blossoms into a Jedi warrior that everyone can rely on.
The Soulslike combat comes back with a fresh coat of paint while being easy enough for players to get into the action without too many problems. Lightsaber combos and force powers work hand-in-hand to take out a litany of foes in style, much like how Kratos flexes on his foes in God of War after acquiring his numerous skills.
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Final Fantasy 16
The Bombastic Boss Fights Are A Cinematic Spectacle
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June 22, 2023
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
Final Fantasy 16 decided to venture into the realm of hack-and-slash combat, going so far as to hire the combat director of Devil May Cry for this purpose. The result is a game that is full of bombastic action set-pieces and combat that opens up with the arrival of Eikon abilities.
As Clive gains access to more Eikons, he’ll be able to take out most foes without any problems. The combat can become an Eikon ability spam after a point, but the grand boss battles and cinematic combat will be perfect for God of War fans.
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Monster Hunter Rise
Hunting Down Larger-Than-Life Monsters Is A Ton Of Fun
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March 26, 2021
- ESRB
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T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Violence
The Monster Hunter series has never been more popular, with Monster Hunter World‘s release attracting a new batch of fans, particular in the Western markets. This combat system was developed further in Monster Hunter Rise, giving players access to a wirebug to make traversal more dynamic and engaging.
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Players who love taking on larger-than-life foes in God of War will find Monster Hunter Rise to be right up their alley. Battles can get pretty challenging, and players should utilize weapons they’re comfortable with to take out the toughest monsters and acquire the loot they need to craft better gear, something that is prevalent in the Norse God of War games too.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Players Will Love Tracking And Killing Monsters As Geralt
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May 19, 2015
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
The gorgeous open world of The Witcher 3, coupled with its fun monster-slaying gameplay, looks and feels better than ever before with the release of the next-gen patch. Somehow, a title that’s almost a decade old looks better than most modern games, making it easier for new fans to hop onto the experience.
The Witcher 3‘s combat is one of its best aspects, with players enjoying just how challenging battles can be on higher difficulties. Players are encouraged to experiment with Geralt’s build and prepare for every encounter, with most boss fights featuring breathtaking fights against giant monsters and eliciting the same feelings one may experience while playing any God of War game.
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Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
The Cinematic Hack-And-Slash Combat Is In A Class Of Its Own
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March 8, 2019
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence
Devil May Cry 5 is one of the best hack-and-slash video games players can get their hands on. Fans were glad to see that the series had evolved to a point where the combat looks straight out of an action movie when they master Dante’s combos.
It’s a challenging title that forces players to push themselves to the very limit in each boss encounter, which is something that fans of God of War‘s optional battles will be familiar with. Battles against the Valkyries and Berserkers are a highlight because of their heightened challenge, making Devil May Cry 5‘s tough combat a perfect fit for GoW fans.
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Ghost Of Tsushima
Changing Styles And Taking Out Numerous Enemies Is A Glorious Power Fantasy
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July 17, 2020
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity
Despite lacking any fantasy elements, the core combat of Ghost of Tsushima is solid enough to engage players until the very end. Jin slowly transforms into the Ghost as he unlocks more stances and powers to take out his enemies in style.
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The duels in this game are as cinematic as they come and something fans will always look forward to. Players who loved how tight the combat felt in the recent God of War games will be right at home in Ghost of Tsushima, which is just as rewarding to play once players are skilled enough to take out waves of enemies without breaking a sweat.
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Horizon Forbidden West
Taking Down Massive Robotic Beasts Is An Exhilarating Affair
- Released
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February 18, 2022
- ESRB
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T for Teen: Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
While the focus of Horizon Forbidden West may be on ranged combat, that should take nothing away from the spectacular enemy encounters that Aloy can naturally engage in as she explores the open world. These robotic beasts take no prisoners and will flatten Aloy if she’s not prepared.
Combat becomes a delicate dance of figuring out enemy weaknesses and using appropriate weapons to target their vulnerabilities, which is quite similar to God of War‘s gameplay. Aloy will slowly acquire more weapons and skills as she explores this massive world, letting her take on numerous enemies without feeling intimidated.
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Black Myth: Wukong
Take On Numerous Bosses In Spectacular Cinematic Battles
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August 20, 2024
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
While Black Myth: Wukong has its fair share of regular enemies, most people would agree that the focus of this game is on the spectacular boss fights. This will feel right at home with God of War fans who salivate at the prospect of reaching another cinematic boss fight and defeating them in style.
Black Myth: Wukong‘s fast-paced combat is a joy to engage with as players smash enemies to a pulp in breathtaking encounters. The Destined One must be prepared for some of these nail-biting encounters as they explore beautiful worlds before eventually reaching the end of this memorable experience.
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