Summary
Most AAA games try their hardest to appeal to the broadest gaming demographic possible, and this is done by combining tried-and-tested genres that are the highest-selling ones. This is why many games combine stealth and action to ensure that players have a great time making progress and taking out enemies in whatever manner they see fit.
While the abundance of stealth-action games can make it harder to choose a game for players to sink their teeth into, it helps that some games do a great job of combining both genres to ensure that players have a great time no matter how they choose to approach a combat encounter.
One of the prettiest open-world games of all time, the beautiful visuals ofGhost of Tsushimahelp it stand out as one of the best video games they can get their hands on. Players control Jin Sakai as they try to repel a Mongol invasion by any means necessary.
Honor is a huge part of this game, with players being encouraged to take on enemies without being too sneaky with them. However, there’s no denying that stealth can whittle down the enemy numbers to make them more manageable in the event that Jin is spotted.
Dishonoredis one of the most popular immersive sims of all time, propelling Arkane’s reputation to new heights as players explored a unique world with amazing level design and a fun narrative to boot. Players were encouraged tosneak around and take out enemieswithout causing any permanent harm.
However, as long as players didn’t mind a worse ending, they could take on enemies in direct combat and use certain powers to creatively kill enemies. Direct combat can be a pain if too many enemies gang up on the player, which is why it’s important to take out foes silently as much as possible without letting Corvo be detected.
The overarching theme in most of the Mind Palaces inPersona 5is that the Phantom Thieves are breaking in to steal one’s treasure and make them confess their crimes. This is why it’s important to sneak around in these dungeons and surprise enemies to prevent alarm levels from reaching greater heights.
Players should make the most of the game’s simple and snappy stealth mechanics to hide around corners and get the jump on enemies. Securing an advantage in combat ensures that one can easily smash enemies to a pulp in a single turn after exploiting their weaknesses.
5Deus Ex
Direct Combat Requires Decent Stats If Players Don’t Want To Be Obliterated In A Flash
Deus Exis one of the greatest video games ever made, with its perfect execution of what an action RPG is all about helping it stand out as a must-play immersive sim. Stealth and direct combat are both viable courses of action to take but keep in mind that the latter requires more investment in combat skills.
As JC invests more experience in his skills, he can either hack everything and turn combat robots against their allies or use a wealth of powerful weaponry to take out enemies in a manner that isn’t subtle in the slightest. This freedom players are afforded when pursuing a playstyle makes it clear whyDeus Exwas so revolutionaryat the time of its release.
One of the most polished and engaging video games ever made,The Last of Us Part 2was a major improvementover its predecessor from a gameplay standpoint. The narrative may have split fans down the middle, but there’s no denying that both stealth and combat are amazing to engage with in this title.
Players will have a great time sneaking around and taking out either zombies or humans until they’re spotted. When enemies are alerted, whipping out high-damage weapons and staying mobile is important for players to survive each encounter.
Preyis one of the most underrated video games players can get their hands on.Morgan Yu’s isolated adventureaboard the Talos I space station is as immersive as they come, letting players slowly acquire powers and weapons that let them take on tougher enemies in the game.
From sneaking around and avoiding the Nightmare to using Yu’s extensive weaponry to take out the game’s strongest enemy, fans will quickly realize that both stealth and action are viable in this polished title that is easily one of Arkane’s best titles.
There’s no denying thatSkyrim’s gameplay can be rather simplistic at times, but the amazing exploration and beautiful open world help players overlook this issue. Direct combat is a simple way to play the game and stealth is more reliable than previous games in the series.
Sneaking from the shadows and using bow attacks to enjoy a Sneak Attack multiplier with each hit ensures that players will be dropping enemies like flies in no time. It helps thatSkyrim’s simple leveling system ensures that players can slowly become better at merging with the shadows as they continue to rely on this gameplay mechanic.
A decent chunk oftheAssassin’s Creedgamesboasts impressive gameplay loops, withBlack Flagbeing a fan-favorite for its focus on piracy and a sense of adventure. Players will love exploring the Caribbean and uncovering the many secrets they can spot in the distance.
Direct combat is satisfying to execute, and stealth is as satisfying as one would expect from anAssassin’s Creedgame.Black Flaghas aged beautifully and helps players fall in love with Edward Kenway’s adventures in no time.
