Cel Shading is an animation technique used to mimic the style of cartoon or a comic book to give a paper-like texture to appear in 2D. Cel-shading video games became synonymous in interactive media with the style of Dreamcast game, Jet Set Radio, but this technique has been applied in various other games over the year, including No More Heroes. Cel Damage, and GTA: Chinatown Wars. In simple, Cel-Shading is a style of animation that offers games a more hand-drawn look. However, just because of image maintains the appearance or sharp out, it doesn’t mean it has been Cel Shaded. The difference lies in the lighting’s method which has been applied using the specified number of colour shades, depending on the view’s depth and counting the values for each pixel. These games take place in the simple hand-drawn environment where the player commands the character from either a side-scroll, third-person or a first-person to advance through the games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best examples of Cel Shaded video games, where the player commands the character named as Link through a variety of quests to compete against enemies while experiencing the Cel Shaded environment.

17 Best Cel Shading Games

#1 Borderlands

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Borderlands, developed by Gearbox Software, Demiurge Studios and Feral Interactive is an amazingly Action-Packed First Person Shooter (FPS), Action-Adventure and Multiplayer Co-Op video game. Set on a planet named Pandora, Borderlands tells the story of an ancient alien Vault full with advanced technology and weapons, hidden beneath the surface of the planet. A mega Corporation named Dahl gets in conflict with Atlas Corporation over the vault and soon after taking huge damage, the Atlas Corporation leaves the planet due to the hazards connected to the alien wildlife that started getting conscious after a long lasting Hibernation. The Dahl Corporation settles up and assigns a Xeno-Archeologist named Patricia Tannis who after a great effort, finds the location of the Vault. Atlas Corporation gets aware of the development and sends down The Crimson Lance (a private Military Force) to capture Patricia and get the vault’s location. Meanwhile the Atlas Corporation Invasion and Alien Wildlife devastates the planet and Dahl Corporation along with its operatives and the rich leave the planet. The rest of the population gets left behind to scavenge in isolated settlements and wastelands. The story continues… Borderlands is a superbly cool Video game that lets you choose between four main player characters, who possess unique skills and are highly customizable. With a lot of futuristic weapons, advanced tactics, superbly embedded and quite hardcore action and thrill packed game-play and a great storyline, this game is a blast. Do give it a try if you haven’t yet and enjoy the ultimate fun.

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#2 Jet Set Radio

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For all those who love both Roller Blading and Graffiti, Jet Set Radio is a wonderful treat. The game lets the players be part of a gang of Roller Bladers who speed through the streets of Tokyo-to and fill up the walls with the Graffiti. As Graffiti is illegal, the Law Enforcing authorities and a bunch of gangsters are involved in the game. Players have to evade them if they want to survive. Jet Set Radio offers beautiful Cel-Shaded visuals and lets the players enjoy playing the game in a fantastic Cartoon world. Players can control the main character named as Beat, who forms up a Street Gang of all the hardcore Roller Bladers and Graffiti Masters. Their task is to tag all the graffiti spots in the city in each level before the time runs out and reward themselves with loads of different items. Law enforcement agencies are the real enemies in the game as they follow the Rollerbladers everywhere they go. They have helicopters, tanks and loads of other means to reach down to the Roller Bladers and tail them to arrest them. So, another difficult task is to evade them whenever they start chasing the Rollerbladers. Collecting Spray Paint cans and other power-ups boosts the energy and efficiency of the players so keep on collecting them and enjoying the game at the same time. With all the beautiful graphics, an addictive gameplay and loads of other exciting things, Jet Set Radio is a fun video game to play and enjoy.

#3 Ni No Kuni

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Ni No Kuni is a Fantastic Anime Themed series of Action, Role-playing and Strategy games. Developed by a renowned company named as Level-5, Ni No Kuni offers four main games in the series. Because of its versatility, Ni No Kuni offers playability on multiple platforms including Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3 and 4, and on Mobile devices. The games in the series include Ni No Kuni: Dominion of the Dark Djinn, Ni No Kuni: Hotroit Stories, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, and Ni No Kuni: Daibouken Monsters. Another game named as Ni No Kuni 2: The Revenant Kingdom is in the development and will be released in near future. Every game in the series follow a similar story but offers different Artwork, Specs and Graphics as well as enhanced mechanics and stuff. Throughout the series, the games follow a Boy named as Oliver, who journeys to another world in search of his mother and to stop the beckoning Dark evil that kidnapped his mother. In the four main stories, Ni No Kuni features the same protagonist but in the upcoming game, Ni No Kuni 2: The Revenant Kingdom, it features a different players character. The story of Ni No Kuni 2: The Revenant Kingdom focuses on the character of young King Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum who struggles to regain his kingdom with the help of Roland, a man from another world. Summing it up, Ni No Kuni series offers a plethora of great stories, adventures, and characters. Try them out and enjoy a whole new experience of Role-playing and Action elements.

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#4 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is the mix of Action and Fighting gameplay, supporting both Single-player and Multiplayer modes developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game introduces the gameplay akin to the previous title in the series, in which the players can fight against each other in the 3D environment. The returning feature from the previous entry is the capability of the wall run. During the game, the player can take the fight to the arenas’ sides and fight on the walls of each stage. The notable change to the feature is the capability of having one character on the wall, while another character staying on the field. There are several characters, and the player chooses one of them at the start of the game to battle against opponents in a variety of matches. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 includes prominent features such as Third-person Fighting Gameplay, Detailed Environment, Several Stages, and more. Check it out, and have fun.

#5 Batman: The Telltale Series

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Batman: The Telltale Series is a Graphic Adventure, Point-and-Click, and Episodic video game developed and published by Telltale Games for cross-platform. The game features Single-player mode only and offers exciting gameplay based on Bob Kane and Batman of Bill Finger character. In the game, the player assumes the role of the superhero named as Batman, both as his alter ego named as Bruce Wayne and as a superhero Batman. The narrative of the video game represents an interpretation of the fictional universe takes place in current time, not connected to any iteration of Batman in comics, film, or games, according to the developers. The game lets the player jump into the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and find out the far-reaching and powerful consequences of his choices as the Dark Knight. The game comes with a violent new storyline, in which the player to make discoveries that will shatter the protagonist’s world. In the game, the actions and the choices of the player will determine the Batman’s fate. Try it out, and you’ll like it.

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#6 The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series: A New Frontier

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The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series: A New Frontier (also known as The Walking Dead: Season Three) is an Adventure, Episodic and Single-player video game, developed and published by Telltale Games. The game comes with an exciting gameplay based on The Walking Dead comic book series and it serves as the third title in the series of The Walking Dead. The game uses the similar narrative structures to the past seasons, where the player decision in one season will have permanent impact on further story. It takes place in the fictional world like comic, populated by zombies. It offers the similar gameplay to previous titles and offers two playable characters named as Javier and Clementine. During the gameplay, the player controls the character around the environment to examine and interact with various objects and elements to gather and use the items to progress through the story. The player can interact with non-player characters and can get information about the mission to complete. With improved graphics, addictive gameplay, and smooth controls, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series: A New Frontier is the wonderful game to play.

#7 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations is a Single-player and Multiplayer Fighting video game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai Games. The third installment in the marvelous series of Fighting video game Ultimate Ninja Storm. The gameplay is based on the anima and mange series by Masashi Kishimoto. The playable characters come from the previous titles, as well as new characters from which the player can select his favorite one to participate in matches against several opponents. The game is played from a third-person viewpoint and the gameplay is modified for fast-paced battles while the interaction between characters is enhanced through the series of Collectible Cards that enables the player to compete against each other to obtain new content. Up to seventy-two characters await the player and the game feature a new status meter that limits the number of techniques needed to avoid the move of the opponents. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations includes prominent features such as New Characters, new Modes, Several Changes, and more. Check it out, and have fun.

#8 The Walking Dead: Season Two

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The Walking Dead: Season Two, based on the Comic Book named The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman is an Episodic, Graphic Point-and-Click Action-Adventure and Interactive Drama video game. The game follows the story-line of the first season and continues from where it was ended previously. You can set yourself up into the character of Clementine (Previously the companion of Protagonist) and get into the play by exploring the world around you, interacting with the objects, engage yourself in the conversations with AI and NPCs, and by reacting to the replies given by the NPCs and change the course of events and endings of the game. Season Two of the game provides with a 400 Days game play in an apocalyptic world filled with Zombies and allows you to amaze yourself with a super thrilling and survival based game-play. The Walking Dead: Season Two is no doubt a great Graphic-Adventure and Interactive Drama video game to play and enjoy. You must play it.

#9 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution is a Fighting, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Games for multiple platforms. The game serves as the sequel to Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, released in 2013, and revolves around a revamped fighting system. The game introduces a new way of establishing teams based on their counterattacks, skills as well as guard attacks. There are more than 100 playable characters available and the player must select his favorite to battle against rivals in one-on-one matches. It offers the similar gameplay to its previous titles and comes with fourteen support characters. The game gives the ability to the player to unleash his deadly attack to serious damage. There is a limit of deadly attack, but it can be used in many times. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution offers key features such as Tons of new Techniques, Support Ninjas, Ninja Battle Action, Improved Gameplay, Exclusive Characters, Ninja World Tournament, and more. Try it out, if you love playing Fighting Games.

#10 The Wolf Among Us

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The Wolf Among Us is an Interactive Drama, Episodic and Graphic Adventure video game developed by “Telltale Game”. The story of the game is based on “Bill Willingham” Comic Book Series named as “Fables”. The game takes you back to the past in the year 1986 and fits you right into the character of “Bigby Wolf” a law enforcing officer. “The Wolf Among Us” starts off with you as the protagonist saving a fable girl from the attack of a woodsman. You take her to your place where she heals her wounds and leaves saying that “You are not as bad as People think you are”. Chapter ends and in next chapter someone gives you the news of the fable girl’s head resting at a Woodsman doorstep. Sherrif “Ichabod Crane” orders you to investigate and solve the case and take “Snow White” with you as your assistant. “The Wolf Among Us” is a super thrilling and exciting case solving and detective video game that lets you solve murder cases by investigating and collecting the clues/evidences and by interacting with objects and NPCs. The game has a twisted and strange story that literally makes you dive deep into imagination and curiosity. Wolf Among Us offers a brilliant Episodic, Interactive and Story Driven gameplay and beautiful visuals to enjoy.

#11 Bastion

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Bastion is a Wonderful Action-RPG video game developed by Supergiant Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game lets you control The Kid, move though floating platforms in a fantasy-based environment, fight enemies, collect Shards of Rocks, Use magical powers and different weapons (Swords, Hammers, knives etc.) in epic enemy encounters, explore and solve puzzles in World of Caelondia and enjoy the ultimate fun. With wonderful graphics, and challenging game-play, Bastion is a wonderful game to play. One brilliant feature of the game is the Dynamic Voice-over presented in a beautiful 2D environment and the Isometric Camera view makes it even more involving. For all the hardcore Action-RPG enthusiasts, Bastion offers hours of pure entertainment, so do try this one out.

#12 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is an Action, Fighting, Single and Multiplayer video game created by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the direct sequel to Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution and offers similar gameplay like its previous entries. The game takes place in the breathtaking world and includes a variety of characters. Each character has its unique skills, combo style, and special moves. The player can select one of them to immerse himself in a one-on-one battle. Play solo in single-player mode against NPCs, or compete against a friend in multiplayer. The main aim is to attack players and try to decrease his power while avoiding his attack to further progress. As the player win the battle, the game unlocks other stages, in which the player must fight against other opponents. The game includes a new feature enables the players to swap characters during a fight like Marvel vs. Capcom 3. With fighting gameplay, superb characters, and wonderful controls, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the best game to play.

#13 Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse

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Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse is an Episodic, Comic Style Point-and-Click Puzzle-Platform and Action-Adventure video game by Revolution Software. The game take you to Paris and let’s choose your character from two choices, The Fearless Amarican George Stobbart and a French journalist named Nico Collard. Your task in the game is to find out the truth about a Stolen Painting, a Murder and a possible worldwide destruction by the hands of the Devil. You must solve this mysterious case by using your true detective skills, logic and unique abilities. To complete the game objectives, you’ll have to go through a lot of challenges, puzzles and a lot of difficulties because the strings are attached to the Devil himself. The mystery of Surpent’s Curse must be solved in order to save the world from chaos and destruction. With wonderful 5 episodes, amazing adventures across Europe, hand drawn visuals, a well written story and an amazingly addictive game-play, Broken Sword 5: the Serpent’s Curse is a brilliant game to play and enjoy.

#14 Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst

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Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst is an Anime-based, Action-Adventure, Fighting, Ninja, Third-person Perspective, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game focuses on the fourth massive ninja war, and it comes with improved graphics, enhanced graphics, and controls. There are several characters to select and jump into the game where the player needs to fight against opponents using his special ninja skills. It takes place in the 3D world where the player commands his anime character from a third-person perspective while battling against an opponent using the special moves and combos by combining different actions. In the game, the player will face powerful bosses including Tailed Beasts. The player can embark on a series of new missions, mostly with their unique, challenging objectives. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst includes core features such as Thirty-eight Costumes, 100 New Missions, New Playable Characters, Additional Chapters, and more. With fighting gameplay and smooth controls, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst is the wonderful game to play.

#15 Call of Juarez: The Cartel

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Call of Juarez: The Cartel is a First-person Shooter (FPS), Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed byTechland and published by Ubisoft. The game serves as the part of the Call of Juarez video game series and takes place in the western-themed world, set in the modern way of Los Angeles and Mexico. In the game, up to three players can assume the role of law enforcement agents. According to the plot, the offices of DEA (the Drug Enforcement Administration) are blasted by the unknown assailants. As the story proceeds, Assistant Deputy Shane Dickson enlists the detective named Ben McCall with an FBI agent named Kimberly Evans to take down the culprits. In the game, she informs them of the late Patrick Stone, investigating the Cartel up until his death in the blasting. The team are tasked with guarding the daughter of Stone named Jessica. Kim uncovers that the Cartel has been buying military hardware from an unknown source which is very dangerous. There are several challenges that the team will face during the investigation and need to solve tricky puzzles and serious issues to come out from critical condition. Each mission requires the completion of several objectives and the player needs to earn points to upgrade weapons and advance through the story. Call of Juarez: The Cartel includes core features, immersive gameplay, and brilliant graphics. Check it out, and have fun.

#16 Dragon Ball Xenoverse

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse is the mix of Fighting and Role-playing genres developed by Dimps and published by Bandai Namco Games for Multiple Platforms. Both Single-player and Multiplayer modes are featured in the game. The game takes place in the 3D world contains several locations in the universe of Dragon Ball. During the game, players can travel to explore the world and battle on the ground against opponents. It introduces the spoken dialogue from the main characters while fighting in battles and the character can show their expressions when they attack the opponents. Using the customization feature, the player can change the race, facial hair, voice effects, and outfits of the character. There are five different playable races such as Namekians, Saiyans, Earthlings, and more and each class has its unique specialities and play style. The game has many levels, and each level offers a set of tasks the player needs to complete at any cost while battling the opponents. Dragon Ball Xenoverse includes prominent features, superb mechanics, and detailed graphics. Check it out, and have fun.

#17 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is a collection of three Action-Adventure, Fighting, and Exploration games developed by CyberConnect 2 Co., Ltd and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game offers the three superb games in a single breathtaking collection consists of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst HD, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. In each title, you take on the role of the protagonist with a task to eliminate the foes from each level while scoring the points to progress the story. Each title has its unique set of tasks, bosses and more. The game supports both Single-player and Online Multiplayer modes. You can compete against foes from a third-person view and can use the attack combinations to take down them. Explore the land, interact with non-player characters and complete a series of quests to level your up. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy includes prominent features, fighting gameplay, and smooth controls. Try it out.