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And until 2017, that was it:Earthworm Jimwas the best video-game adaptation.
For the most part,so did critics.
Arguably, it almost lived up, in the end, to the anime that inspired it.
Here are a handful to start with.
(The protagonists name, Guts, is about as on the nose as one could imagine.)
And while the original is still the best, all three are enjoyable watches.
Claymores, genetically engineered warriors that are half-human and half-Yoma.
Evil plots and shadowy underground organizations?
Oh, most definitely.
The show, based on Norihiro Yagis manga series, even inspired a video game for Nintendo DS.
A Metroidvania, of course.
But if thats not enough of a draw, note that there are Nazi vampire battalions in it.
In 1988, Kawajiri followed upWicked CitywithDemon City Shinjuku.
Its not streaming unlikeWickedandDemon.
Seems even vampires are susceptible to global pandemics.
