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Slashing and Hacking the Hack n Slash Games

Jimmy James 70 Says: the hack n slash is a tried and true genre with a long history and a prominent future. So why do hack n slash games get slashed and hacked by the critics?

This article takes a look at the history of hack n slash games, examines how the genre is evolving, and provides a couple of brief reviews of 2008 releases.
JimmyJames70 - contributor
Published: 178 days 20 hours ago | Article | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Gaming | PC
 
 
 
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