- Dead Island / Dying Light
Zombie games don't get much representation outside of House of the dead, or that version of Left 4 Dead in Japan, but how often do you get one that allows you to beat them up and dismember them in first person? Also with DL, night time really proves you have to be running for you life as all the enemies will stop at nothing to chase you down until they have you on their dinner tray.
- Monster Hunter (Series)
Somewhat similar to Dragon's Dogma, but you focus on locating and slaying gigantic creatures for sport. It's a shame this could have used the concept for at least one version in the arcades with multiplayer support. They have Dissidia, so what's gives?
- Mortal Kombat (Reboot trilogy)
The scene just hasn't been the same since Boon and Co took their business to consoles, but after MKvDC and a new parent company took over, the series has been back in fine form and pulling no punches on the violence. It's really a shame when you think about how an arcade release could have been that spark of a revival for the industry, but fighting fans know where they want to play and it sucks to keep feeding quarters.
- SoulCalibur VI
Perhaps this one is also questionable as it's another franchise that has been "consolized". The latest release follows the usual DLC season pass BS, but the gameplay has been overhauled a bit from it's online-only concept (which was shut down not too long ago) and you're really able to rake out the combos style. Sadly like MK, I could just about care less to see it as a credit feeder.
- Nier Automata
Ok so this one is a bit of a stretch, but let's look into this. Back then when DMC first released I was looking to this as an advancement on the beat-em-up genre involving weapon use and platforming as a priority. It worked great in a number of titles (i.e. Ninja Gaiden), but I couldn't help feeling it's restrictions and wanted to see some sense of freedom from the way you find yourself limited in your actios. Nier really hit that mark because it follows a style that allows you to focus on endless combos, but also a dash/evade system that becomes the prime benchmark in making the game work, allowing you to break from your offense at nearly any point, counter and continue at will instead of leaving you locked in to your current animations. It feels like it successfully married the formula with classic platform games back in the 80's and I'd love to see something of this adapted in a later game should Square/Enix want to do another. There's also some shmup bullet hell involved, but that's easily migrated and we know better stuff.
- Injustice (Series)
Self explanatory ~Nelson *Ha, Ha! and exactly the reason why arcades in the states suck. Does D & B's have no shame? Apparently not considering what they've turned the industry into and made it an entertainment for the lowest common denominator. The real thing makes a joke of this and should have been given an official release!
- Dragon's Crown
Perhaps this is the greatest gift to every Golden Axe and Capcom D&D fan out there. The gameplay also controls somewhat like a Treasure game if you're familiar with those.
- Bloodrayne Betrayal
I had a lot of reservations for this as a 2D platformer, but this will surprise you in knowing that this and Nier Automata have gameplay that's in many ways identical to each other, plus this game is very challenging to boot!
- DOOM
You already know what this is. It's too HARDCORE!!
- Wipeout Omega Collection
It's basically Wipeout HD Fury from the PS3, but smoother on PS4. it's a great virtual racer you don't see in many locations, but with the game being updated to include VR support, it takes to becoming an experience all of it's own.
So that's the small list for anything with the type of gameplay you don't see in arcades anymore. I'll be looking forward to hearing of others out there if you have anything you'd like to suggest and recommend. It's a shame real gaming in the industry is mostly dead, but I would like to start seeing a focus on other gaming communities step forward on addressing this and getting the best games to fill this gap listed.
Edit: I decided I may add more to the list overtime if I see what other games are available, so check back for updates. Also instead of going against the topic in defense of an industry that barely holds up as it did back in the bygone era, please help out and contribute any other arcade style games that have not been listed. As much as arcades are trying to make a comeback, they've got a long way to go before they reach the pinnacle of innovation again.