12. Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

A modern throwback to classic hack n' slash, Dynasty Warriors is oddly cathartic.

The most recent release in the main Dynasty Warriors series, this game takes us back to the roots of sword fighting games: classic hack n’ slash. The basics are all present, in their purest form: chaining together combos to deal massive damage to your enemies.

The series’ historical fiction plot revolves around the Chinese Tale of the Three Kingdoms, and players are able to take control of one of over 82 characters featured in the game. The goal? To conquer all of feudal China as a legendary hero – fight your way in incredible one-against-a-thousand battles!

Dynasty Warriors features an additional Ambition Mode alongside the base game, wherein players are tasked with maintaining and upgrading a peasant base, as well as a Challenge Mode played in arcade-style combat. The game is best played with a controller.

This game takes fighting through crowds to the next level.

Alone, but unfazed.