@rW4_Milk Did you play GoW on the highest difficulty? On Normal, it's average, but max difficulty is a whole different game. This isn't a difficulty ranking. Combat needs some real challenge to be fun. I've played so many action games that Bloodborne and Rising don't challenge me anymore.
@rW4_Milk Ever beaten Ninja Gaiden or God of War on max difficulty? Next to those, these games are so easy I feel nothing. This tier list reflects playing them in 2026—I crave a serious challenge. Rising's unique defensive mechanics and presentation are great, but its combat is average.
@PretzeI_Logic I loved both games back when I wasn't very experienced with action games. But bro, once you get used to Ninja Gaiden and DMC3 on their hardest difficulties, every FromSoft game except Elden Ring feels like a cakewalk. I'm judging the combat as it feels in 2026.
@AlrjlAl83958 Nioh 2's combat is solid, and it definitely gets more fun with each NG+ cycle, but the loot grind is tedious and the bosses are way too easy. In comparison, God of War (2018) on the highest difficulty in a fresh playthrough offers exactly the kind of challenge I love.