X-Blades, PS 3, Xbox 360, PC

This hack-and-slash game puts you in the shoes of Ayumi, a female treasure hunter equipped with blades, guns, and magic, as you seek to remove the curse by finding 2 very powerful artifacts hidden centuries ago.

A long time ago, the world was ruled by 2 powerful beings (Enlightened and Dark One) that were worshipped by every race. However, their relationship was strained as no one knew who was completely in charge. As a result of this on-going battle between the 2 beings, humans suffered badly. Finally, The Enlightened managed to destroy the Dark One by capturing his power in an Artifact, thereby saving the humans, but the Enlightened also lost his powers as both were bonded to each other. The 2 Artifacts with good and evil powers were hidden in a Temple and the human that touches these artifacts will be cursed. The game starts with a map depicting the location of the Artifacts as Ayumi sets out to defeat the curse and free the land from darkness.

As you progress through the various dungeons, you will come up against monsters which you can kill using guns, magic, or blades. Objects in air can be taken out with guns, but smaller enemies need magic to wipe them out. By collecting points, you can upgrade your spells, skills, and combat techniques. The skills have a “good” or “bad” option and the use of them will have an effect on the ending. Through Power-ups, you can increase your level of magic, and you are also provided with the option of teleportation and weapon enhancements.

With various upgrades available for your character, and the vast environment to roam in, this game is sure to keep you interested till the very end.