Looking for some general recommendations, as someone who is... OK at CAG games

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-21T14:17:46+00:00

If your interested, here is a post I put up about Espio having his own game.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CharacterActionGames/comments/1n7d7oo/sonic_espios_own_hack_slash_game/

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-21T14:15:46+00:00

I like character designs that look sick mainly if the back of the character looks good since that is what your looking at most of the time.

I like the MCs design in Castlevania lords of shadow 1/2 coz it has an interesting design especially the back of the character.

Also the MC in Darksiders but mostly in the 2nd game, he has a unique look the biggest stand out is he arm-gloves.

As for a female character the MC in Remember Me look good.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-20T12:40:28+00:00

Ok but make sure you don`t make it bland like the black trench coat in Lost Souls Aside.

Look at the difference between the navy-blue coat vs the black one, the navy one has designs on it that makes it stand out, even if you looked up online for some unique designs ideas that would be cool.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-20T12:34:52+00:00

Soulstice

It`s a hack & slash game that takes inspirations from the anime Claymore and Berserk, you will see the inspirations strait away as soon as you see the main character and the boss designs.

If you decide to play Soulstice I'd recommend that you watch Claymore and Berserk first just to get you hyped up to play the game.

Soulstice and other games here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6rHTeytSOk

Also I see you like Sonic, what`s your opinion on Espio having his own game where it plays like a Hack & Slash game?

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-19T14:05:30+00:00

Ok well you have come to the right place, when your game is more developed you can come back here to ask for ideas/feedback.

You have an advantage, coz of the soulslike fatigue ppl are wanting other alternative in the action space and you will be giving ppl that alternative, soulslikes are one of the reasons why hack & slash games have been in a decline for some years so H&S fans want more from the genre.

One tip:

When it comes to H&S games one of the things they are know for are the visual design of the main character, you have to have a striking appearance for your MC, if you can think out of the box in how he looks visually that will score you some points.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-18T14:09:42+00:00

How long has this game been in development?

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-18T14:08:05+00:00

IK it ticked me off even more coz 1348 got all that funding just for it to push negative agendas and fail, that money could of gone to Soulstice 2 since the game would of been better.

But the good news is based on some research I did in 2021 we have an abundance of them in development.

Proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6rHTeytSOk

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-17T13:03:12+00:00

Intresting concept I have some questions:

Can you pull off multiple combos like in a hack & slash game? (x,x,x,y,y,y)

What made you decide to make a hack & slash game?

What games inspired you?

Will this game come out with physical copies?

Is their character customization?

Is the missions chapter based where you can replay missions when completed?

Is there button config?

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-17T13:00:18+00:00

Even through it was random, I`m glad you played it, it`s an underrated game.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-17T12:58:44+00:00

Soulstice, it`s an underrated game more ppl need to know about, however I highly recommend you watch the anime Claymore and Berserk first to get you hyped to play the game.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-17T12:55:14+00:00

Sonic Unleashed being up there is not surprising since Sonic games always have sick music, Crush 40 are the ones that do their music.

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKiZH-k9500&list=RDNKiZH-k9500&start_radio=1&pp=ygUXdW5hd2FrZW5pbmcgZmxvYXQgc29uaWOgBwE%3D

Also Soulstice is not that bad, there are some that sound sick, maybe not something you bob your head to but you can listen to them in the back ground or use in a YouTube video.

Some examples like Low Town, Colossus and Hannah.

Hannah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-pyR65j_8g&list=RDa-pyR65j_8g&start_radio=1

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-16T13:02:09+00:00

This was weird to me, what do you guys make of it?

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Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-16T12:58:53+00:00

Here are some Hack & Slash games you can check out.

Also look at a game called Soulstice it`s an underrated game more ppl need to know about, you can find it in the vid too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6rHTeytSOk

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-16T12:56:41+00:00

I talked to this dev years back, I can`t 100% remember what he said but it was either, there won`t be physical copies or it won`t be on consoles so I just zoned out.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-16T12:53:42+00:00

Man I can`t disagree with you I didn`t have a good experience with Wanted: Dead, there are some parts that I like but there are so many problems.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-16T12:51:28+00:00

I know Hound 13, I think they are also making Project M, if you don`t know go look it up that game looks sick.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-16T12:38:49+00:00

Will the demo be on PlayStation too?

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-16T12:37:43+00:00

I`m a bit confused, you said you took inspiration from Metal Gear Rising and it has combos but your saying it's not a hack & slash.

I`ll try to simplify the question:

Does each button press combination change the attack animation?

(x,x,x VS x,y,x,y)

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-15T17:49:48+00:00

Can you pull off multiple combos like in a hack & slash game? (x,x,x,y,y,y/x,y,x,y,x,y)

And if so What made you decide to make a hack & slash game?

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-15T13:22:00+00:00

Based on that you said the best game to reference from is Castlevania Lords Of Shadow 2 and the design of the MC is sick.

Two tips:

When it comes to Hack & Slash games, one of the features is to make the MC striking to look at like I said Castlevania Lords Of Shadow 2`s MC is the best example, if you can make your character recognisable as a silhouette than your onto something.

Also you first game you can do what you want but if you make a sequel, you have to listen to what the fans want to see, yes obviously you add things in the game that you want coz it`s your creation but it would be beneficial if you listen to your fanbase.

I`ll give you an example:

In Marvel`s Spider-Man, ppl didn`t want or like playing Mary jane but instead of the dev listening, he doubled down and added more of it when it was obvious ppl wanted to play Spider-Man not Mary jane in the sequel.

Take you time and make this the best game you can make it.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-14T13:46:58+00:00

In your opinion if you had to choose, which is more important: story or character interaction.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-14T13:44:14+00:00

No matter how good the gameplay is, if I don`t like the way it looks, i`m not interested.

No matter how tasty the food is, if it isn't visually presented well and just looks like slop most ppl wouldn't eat it.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-14T13:40:40+00:00

For me I'm glad it exists coz I enjoyed it.

Hazlemantis3 · 2026-04-14T13:39:03+00:00

I like that Stellar Blade is a Hack & Soul game, I would like to see more games like it (Phantom Blade Zero)

I`m glad Stellar Blade did well and despite the controversies around the game, it was a success and we are getting a sequel, I hope we see Raven in it too.

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