9) Anarchy Reigns (2013)
Anarchy Reigns was a bit of a mixed bag, but had some interesting ideas and mechanics. The main draw of Anarchy Reigns is the multiplayer suite with a host of modes like Tag Team, Battle Royal, Capture the Flag and Survival.
Each character has their own moveset and a wealth of destructive close quarters capabilities. It takes a bit of getting used to, but the more you play Anarchy Reigns the easier it becomes to pull off strings of combos and juggle enemies. Matches are hectic, and if you aren’t on your toes at all times during a match, it’s easy to suffer a crushing defeat.
The story mode may be a bit ridiculous, but features a diverse and interesting cast of characters. It has two different campaigns, a white and black one, focusing on Leonhardt “Leo” Victorion and Jack Cayman from Madworld, respectively. The two character stories intersect with each other at multiple points before culminating in a final red campaign.
The crazy over-the-top action vibe applies to both the story and mechanics. It feels very similar to Bayonetta in a lot of ways, but the core gameplay isn’t nearly as deep partially because of the large cast of characters. It’s a unique title that only Platinum could make, and provides some pulse-pounding excitement all the while.
