GCM Review: X-Blades

Over the past handful of years, the action gaming genre has transformed from mindless hack-and-slash button mashing romps, to first-rate cinematic adventures featuring fluid gameplay, excellent storylines, and incredible bosses. Games like Ninja Gaiden, Devil May Cry, and Onimusha have veritably redefined the action genre, and have left staid franchises like the dozens of Dynasty Warriors releases in their wake.