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I recommend Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir for fans of its aesthetics, beat 'em up gameplay, and its fantasy story. It's honestly worth looking into the inspirations Vanillaware used for this game. Fans of fairytales and games like Valkyrie Profile will appreciate the supplemental reading material.

Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked is a good game for those who are into button-mashing hack and slash games, and also those who grew up with the anime. The game definitely shows some of Suda 51's unique touches. Despite being average at times, and frustrating, it has fun gameplay that will hook you for a while.