Okami

An action game released by PlatinumGames in 2009. Its fast-paced, complex combo systems, distinctive characters, and cinematic presentation opened new frontiers in action gaming. Its mythological worldbuilding and charismatic protagonist earned worldwide acclaim. Multiple sequels have been developed since.

An action game released by Capcom in 2001. Set in the Warring States period, a warrior with demon powers fights evil. Based on Japanese themes with highly polished gameplay. Featured Kabuki-inspired visual elegance, complex narrative, and deep replayability. Highly regarded for merging Japanese traditional culture with gaming.

Capcom's action game series. Cooperative hunting of giant monsters established the joy of co-op gaming. Monster Hunter: World conquered the global market. Over 100 million units sold.

Capcom's survival horror game that created the genre. Its transmedia expansion across games, films, and anime has sold over 160 million units.

Capcom's fighting game. Street Fighter II in 1991 created the arcade culture and proto-esports, spreading the fighting game genre worldwide.

Capcom's courtroom adventure game. The unique gameplay of presenting evidence as a defense attorney is unparalleled. 'Objection!' has become a universal phrase.

An action RPG developed by Square Enix and PlatinumGames, directed by the visionary Yoko Taro. Set in the year 11945 AD, it follows android soldiers 2B, 9S, and A2 as they fight alien machine weapons on an Earth abandoned by humanity. What sets NieR: Automata apart is its philosophical narrative that uses multiple playthroughs and perspective shifts to explore existentialism, consciousness, and the meaning of life—all while delivering exhilarating PlatinumGames combat. Keiichi Okabe's hauntingly beautiful multilingual soundtrack is considered one of gaming's greatest. With over 8 million copies sold, the game became a global phenomenon that proved narrative ambition and commercial success can coexist in the action RPG genre.