>>293649>Beat 'em up can be either 2D or 3D but hack 'n slash are only 3DWell I agree that what we think of a 3D hack and slash is usually only comparable to other 3D games but the term hack and slash existed before 3D hack and slash games therefore there are 2D games that are considered hack and slash. Basically any 2D beat em up that uses sharp weapons. Which is dumb but so is the distinction between 3D beat em ups and 3D hack and slash games which usually play the same. By the way was there a 3D hack and slash before Devil May Cry or is that basically the originator?