Combat
Sometimes you can’t run away from your problems (unless you’re the Flash), and you’ve got to meet them with your fists. Nathan Drake knows this more often than most, considering that his enemies find him literally everywhere he goes and try to kill him. Whether it’s through grunts or tanks, or one very determined attack helicopter, they always find him. The melee and gunplay get better with each game, and with Uncharted 4, the grappling hook allows for some pretty satisfying kills. While Cole doesn’t have guns, his superpowers make for fun combat, especially when combined with the environment and his traversal skills. But when it comes to gunplay and footwork, the Employee has them both beat, combining verticality and movement with a wicked arsenal of guns.
Sometimes you just have to keep your feet on the ground, and in that respect, Faith has that method down pat. While she can use guns (at least in the first game), it just feels wrong for a runner to use firearms, so it’s good that her fists and feet are just as deadly. Sure, Kyle Crane can punch and kick zombies to pieces with his bare hands (or whatever weapons his twisted mind can come up with), but if you want some grace to your fighting, Faith is going to be the way to go. Her, or Evie, what with all the weapons she’s got in her cloak. Evie and Corvo’s combat definitely require some grace and timing, but once you get the hang of them, fighting becomes fun. Nilin’s a pretty good hand to hand fighter as well, and she can create possibly 50,000 attack combos of her own to do some massive damage.
Winner: Corvo (Dishonored)
The first person combat in Dishonored works perfectly, from the stealthy swordplay to the supernatural powers at your disposal. You may find yourself hindered by the game’s moral choice system, but if you decide to go ahead and slice all the throats, it’s an absolute blast. Plus, summoning rats to swarm people you don’t like never gets old.
