The sword deeds and witchcraft they are an inexhaustible source of adventure that manifests itself through books, comics, film productions and, of course, the videogames. And the best – and most interesting – is that there is no one way to immerse ourselves in the worlds of epic fantasy: although it is true that its nature wonder house with RPGs, it is also possible to release controllers and spells through the mechanics of the arcades and the Hack’n Slash.
A legacy, by the way, as epic as it is extensive that was started several decades ago and that has left us unforgettable games and great joys. And not only that, it is expected to continue growing in quality and variety. After all, there is a huge gap between classics like Sword of Sodan and Knight force, whose gameplay is the fruit of his time, and the much more ambitious Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance.
Logically, and as in all long-running genres, there have been titles that have left a deep mark, such as the saga. Golden Ax SEGA; but also very exceptional adaptations of fantasy worlds known through literature or paper and dice games. A must for those passionate about the work of J.R.R. Tolkien or Robert E. Howard and, at the same time, great ways to immerse yourself in them for everyone else.
In iGamesNews we have made a new selection of games with a fantastic theme in every sense of the word: we have gathered 19 classic epic fantasy titles and sagas for consoles, PCs and arcade games that take advantage of the mechanics of the Hack’n Slash and we have added two really unique extra proposals. Above all, rewarding variety.
19 epic fantasy worlds. Of witches, warriors, orcs, elves, dragons and giants. Being aware that many remain in the pipeline. Although, as you will see, we have also taken some other license to surprise you.
Some are essential that can even be played today thanks to digital distribution or compilations, while others are somewhat more difficult to find. In any case, perfect games to defeat the dark, knock down creatures and beings corrupted by evil and ambition, measure our worth against powerful dragons and, with any luck and a minimum of balance ride on mighty beasts.
Aragorn's Quest
- Year 2010
- Company: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
The Warner Bros. video game division wasted no time in regaining the rights to the film trilogy of the Lord of the Rings launching an adventure that will test the courage and skill with the sword of the heir of Isildur.
Blade Master
- Year: 1991
- Company: Irem
When it comes to talking about classics there is always a high probability that an Irem title will appear. With really interesting gameplay, Blade Master invites us to cleanse a fantasy kingdom of beasts and threats of all sizes and shapes.
Conan
- Year 2007
- Company: nStigate Games / THQ
As expected, the barbarian of Robert E. Howard He has a long history of action titles. Of course, not all his legacy shines with the same intensity. After Conan The Dark AxTHQ released a Hack'n Slash game called simply Conan. It didn't take more to get our attention.
Code of Princess
- Year 2012
- Company: Studio Saizensen
Launched for Nintendo 3DS and with the superb designs of ex-Capcom artists like Bengus or Kinu Nishimura, Code of Princess is a powerful Hack'n Slash with 50 selectable characters. Little joke.
Dragon’s Crown
- Year 2013
- Company: Vanillaware
With Dragon’s CrownVanillaware not only brought the essence of Golden Ax or deliveries of Chronicles of Mystara Capcom, but gave an exquisite handcrafted finish to the set.
The Drakengard saga
- Year 2003
- Company: Square Enix
Under the protection of Square Enix, Cavia combined in Drakengard the intense action of massive combat with thick ARPG lines. A move that went so well that he ended up receiving two sequels and two very famous spin-offs: Nier and Nier: Automata.
Dungeons & Dragons Saga: Chronicles of Mystara
- Year: 1993
- Company: Capcom
As you will see below, Capcom has had a special talent in combining Hack'n Slash and fantasy in arcade games. However, his best works bear the stamp of Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Shadow over Mystara.
The Lord of the rings: the Two Towers and the Return of the King
- Year 2002
- Company: Electronic Arts
On the occasion of the launch of the cinematographic phenomenon of Lord of the Rings, Electronic Arts produced some sensational adaptations of the two Towers and the return of the King for consoles, taking advantage of having had privileged treatment by the film team. Something that was reflected in the final finish.
The Lord of the Rings: the Conquest
- Year 2009
- Company: Electronic Arts
The last title of The Lord of the rings prepared by Electronic Arts put all the meat on the grill: Pandemic made the reply to Star Wars: Battlefront remaining totally faithful to the setting and essence of Peter Jackson's Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings: the northern war
- Year 2011
- Company: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
After Aragorn's Quest and the occasional mobile launch it was time to announce the first great Warner Bros. project based on cinematic Middle Earth and, at the same time, Tolkien's literary legacy. The northern war It had an original story and all the ingredients to succeed, but it lacked some time in the oven.
Bonus phase: Castle Clashers
- Year 2008
- Company: The Behemoth
Casual, crazy, colorful and irresistible to four players. Castle Clashers It is a Hack'n Slash with a classic cut and with a look that perhaps is modest, but is loaded with fantasy and fun.
Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone
- Year: 2004
- Company: Stormfront Studios
Stormfront Studios Strikes Back the Hack'n Slash of Lord of the Rings during the cinematographic phenomenon with Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, a more role-playing Hack'n Slash proposal and a luxurious setting: none other than The Forgotten Kingdoms of Dungeon's & Dragons.
Gauntlet
- Year: 1985
- Company: Atari Games
Gauntlet He is one of the greatest veterans in epic fantasy and Hack'n Slash: waves of enemies, heroes with a powerful command of magic and swords, and increasingly intense action.
Golden Ax Saga
- Year: 1989
- Company: SEGA
The SEGA arcade classic
Guardian Heroes Saga
- Year: 1996
- Company: SEGA / Treasure
Advance Guardian Heroes
Knights of the Round
- Year: 1991
- Company: Capcom
Legend
- Year: 1994
- Company: Seika
The King of Dragons
- Year: 1991
- Company: Capcom
Zombie Vikings
- Year: 2015
- Company: Zoink Games
Extra Ball: Three Dirty Dwarves
- Year: 1996
- Company: Appaloosa Interactive
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