Dragon's Dogma

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.

An action RPG developed by Team NINJA set during Japan's Sengoku period, following an Irish mercenary protagonist. While inspired by Dark Souls, it distinguishes itself through fast-paced combat and innovative loot-based progression systems. Its blend of Japanese historical setting with Soulslike mechanics achieved global critical acclaim.

An action RPG released by Square in 2000 for PlayStation. Set in a medieval fantasy world, it follows the journey of a solitary mercenary named Ashley. Notable for its unique real-time battle system and stunning polygon graphics, it developed a dedicated cult following among players worldwide.

A highly challenging action RPG developed by FromSoftware. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki's meticulous world design and demanding difficulty spawned the 'Soulslike' genre. The studio achieved even greater worldwide success with 'Elden Ring' released in 2022.

Nintendo's legendary action-adventure franchise. Since 1986, it pioneered open-world gaming, with Tears of the Kingdom becoming a global mega-hit.

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.