2. Ryse: Son of Rome

Ryse : Son of Rome is a hack and slash video game developed by Crytek and like any other Crytek titles, features glorious graphics and environments. The game is an action-adventure story of struggle, brutality and heroism. It follows a fearless Roman soldier named Marius Titus who joins the army to avenge his family and emerges as a hero who must fight to save the Roman Empire.

It was at this moment that the enemy knew he will die.

Players are equipped with a sword that can be used to strike and kill and a shield that can be used to deflect attacks and break enemy defenses. The game also features long ranged weapons such as spears and javelins.

Brutal, Spartan level violence and gore.

The game’s combat system is combo based and rewards players who build long combo streaks. When you deal enough damage to enemies, you can activate an execution sequence which  rewards you with health points, focus points etc.