The power fantasy that players enjoy in most combat-heavy video games is unmatched. This is especially rewarding if players can explore a familiar sandbox during their journey to become stronger, which lets them feel like they’re making a tangible difference.

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8 Saints Row 4
Use Superpowers To Wreak Havoc In Simulated Steelport

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- M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Saints Row 4 cements this game’s non-serious approach. Playa is trapped in a simulated version of Steelport with access to a wide array of superpowers. This makes them nigh-invincible both in and out of combat, as they zoom through the map at ridiculous speeds and smash through the enemies standing in their way.
Given that Saints Row has always prioritized fun over everything else (except for maybe the reboot), it’s a given that Saints Row 4 will be a great time. Players will love smashing through foes and figuring out the best way to obliterate the annoying enemies that dare to get in their way.
7 Far Cry 5
The Deputy Can Be A Stealthy Assassin Or An Explosive Presence

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- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
The Far Cry series is known for letting players enjoy the power fantasy of a lifetime, and the fifth mainline entry is no exception. Players love the idea of wreaking havoc as the Deputy, especially once they get to call upon the many trusted allies they can recruit.
Whether players hunt down cultists from the shadows or opt for a full-frontal assault instead, they’ll have a ton of weaponry at their disposal and some nice skills. No matter what tactics they use, the Deputy can feel invincible as they mow down anything and everything in sight.
6 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
In A Flow State, The Two Spider-Men Are Unstoppable

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- T For Teen Due To Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 expands on the combat of the first game, allowing both Miles and Peter to use unique Spidey powers. Players also have convenient access to an array of gadgets that feel less like a headache to use. This significantly increases the combat’s skill ceiling, rewarding players for being creative with their offense and mastering both dodges and parries. After a point, even the mightiest symbiotes will fall to the Spider-Men as they become stronger than ever before.
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5 Batman: Arkham Knight
Master The Battle System To Turn Batman Into A Violent Blur

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- M for Mature: Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
The patented Arkham combat is more crunchy and satisfying than ever in Arkham Knight, the final entry in Rocksteady’s iconic series that is full of incredible action set-pieces. With the Batmobile at the player’s disposal, they can feel even more powerful in combat.
The simple counter-based combat feels as great and engaging as ever, with Batman turning into a blur once his combo meter is up. Smashing enemies to a pulp without incurring any damage is satisfying every time, and is a huge part of what makes the combat in Arkham games so special.
4 Grand Theft Auto 5
With The Best Weapons, The Protagonists Can Pulverize Enemies

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- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
The Grand Theft Auto games are known for featuring wanton destruction, and the fifth mainline title only expands on the chaos. Making regular visits to Ammu-Nation will ensure that all three protagonists will have a ton of firepower to rely on. This can turn most encounters into a breeze as players let loose an array of rockets, grenades, and fully automatic gunfire. Enemies will barely have a chance against the might of the protagonists as they take down groups of foes.
3 Cyberpunk 2077
Most Enemies Will Have No Chance Against V

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- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
Cyberpunk 2077 went through the wringer at launch, but has now redeemed itself to become one of the best open-world RPGs players can get their hands on. The combat felt great after the bugs were patched out, and Update 2.0 brought an entirely new dynamic to how V’s cyberware and abilities worked.

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While players have to be mindful about the cyberware they opted for in the early game, a maxed-out V is deadly and can mow down hordes of enemies. The fact that the mighty Adam Smasher bends to V’s power is a testament to how strong this unlucky merc has become.
The Dragonborn Becomes So Strong, Barely Anyone Can Stop Them

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- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
Bethesda’s games are never about being hard or challenging. The sense of exploration and adventure takes precedence over everything, and it helps that titles like Skyrim are only tough early on, before players gain levels and find better equipment.
Eventually, players will be able to take down mighty dragons and the infamous giants without batting an eye. Barring a few challenges in Solstheim, the Dragonborn becomes virtually invincible and can one-shot most of the toughest enemies in the game once they max out their core skills.
1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Geralt Can Become A Whirlwind Of Death And Dismemberment

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- M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
While Geralt may not be an amnesiac anymore in the third and final Witcher adventure featuring this character, he certainly had to relearn the tricks of the trade. This created a satisfying sense of progression as players improved their stats in the skills they valued most.
The sheer number of ways players can become virtually invincible is impressive. Players either become physical heavy-hitters, use Signs to great effect, make the most of their alchemical decoctions, or use a combination of all of these builds to turn Geralt into a bringer of death in battle.
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