Combat That Feels Like Combat (and Is Fun)

If Skyrim has one weakness, it’s combat. Fighting can sometimes feel boring. u typically just button mash on your foe, though u can hold the attack button down for a stronger attack (whether it’s a magic spell of a bash with a warhammer). Sure, there's some variety (you can sneak up on foes and stab ’em in the back, fry baddies with fireballs, of pick off enemies with a bow), but for the most part Skyrim’s combat can feel unsatisfying.

Kingdoms of Amalur emphasizes the “action” aspect of “action-RPG". Your attacks come with a set...