Modern Action RPGs

[Ahzad]

Thanks for all the replies. It's looking like Outgunned seems to be the favorite. I've heard of it so I'll have to check it out.

Wushu looks really cool, but it's not something I think I could get most of my players onboard with a bit to narrative for them. They say want something with some depth and crunch, but they've all gotten to old and lazy to do the work and the narrative heavy games don't have enough crunch for them. It's like Goldilocks and 3 bears with these folks trying to find a new system that they will try out .

 

[Aldarc]

Cypher system can do it, but cinematic action isn't its strong suit. Moreover, I don't know of a published or common hack that specifically sets you up for the genre - most of them lean a little more fantastical.

Yeah, I really only use Cypher System for Numenera, which I don't really think lends itself to Action RPGs. There could be an action supplement out there, but I haven't paid too much attention to MCG's offerings as of late.

Might want to look at Shadow of the Century for Fate approaching the modern pulp-action genre.

Also a good choice. I like the young adult version: Young Centurions.