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Action games. Wide category of games that require reflex, accuracy and agility. It includes, among other things, shooters (e.g. Call of Duty and Battlefield series) and action-adventure games (Tomb Raider). First and third person perspective (FPP/TPP) is used. In most cases we are playing as a character who has to defeat some enemies and reach a specific point. We can use a wide range of weapons, including pistols, rocket launchers, swords, knives and like. Action-adventure is a particular category within action games genre. Such titles put less emphasis on action and combat, focusing more on story, exploration and puzzles.

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Kid Icarus: Uprising
Kid Icarus: Uprising

8.3 Game Score

A dynamic three-dimensional shooter that resumes the classic Kid Icarus series. As Pita, gifted with the ability to fly and armed with the magic bow of Pita, we have to face the forces of the goddess of darkness Medusa. We fight both in the air and on the ground, and each level ends with a boss battle.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

8.3 Game Score

The third installment in a series of action games developed by GSC Game World. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic reality of the Zone - an area contaminated as a result of the explosion that destroyed the sarcophagus protecting the damaged reactor in Chernobyl. The story focuses on discovering the reasons behind the failure of the Fairway Operation, which was organized by the government in order to thoroughly search the dangerous areas.

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Vindictus
Vindictus

8.3 Game Score

Vindictus is a dark fantasy action game with RPG elements, produced by Nexon studio. The player directs the actions of the hero, who tries to solve the mystery of the world harassed by the monsters and find his way to the mythical, paradise land - Erinn. The title offers a realistic combat model, based on the capabilities of the Source engine.

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kill.switch
kill.switch

8.3 Game Score

kill.switch is a three-dimensional action game in which we play the role of a highly qualified soldier performing missions on his own. To this end, we travel to various places (the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, the Middle East, the region around the Caspian Sea, etc.).

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Lost Planet 2
Lost Planet 2

8.3 Game Score

Continuation of a great action game telling the story of a conflict taking place on an ice-covered planet. Again, we have to face an alien race of Akrid, using, among other things, mechs.

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Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D

8.3 Game Score

One of the most famous first-person shooters and, at the same time, the third installment of the series about the adventures of an arrogant hero. The title focuses on dynamics and effectiveness, serving a lot of humour at the same time.

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Tron 2.0: Killer App
Tron 2.0: Killer App

8.3 Game Score

Tron 2.0 is a first person perspective adventure game (FPP), produced by Monolith Productions studio. The plot of the title continues the plot of the film Tron (1982). The player directs the actions of Jet Bradley, who in the cybernetic world is looking for his father - Alan. The game combines elements of shooting and racing, as well as logical puzzles. In multiplayer mode, the creators provided the possibility of having fun for up to 32 participants.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

8.3 Game Score

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an action game produced by Konami with a Third Perspective View (TPP), whose plot refers to a comic book series about the adventures of mutated turtles-ninja. The player has the opportunity to steer the actions of the four title heroes who are trying to foil the plans of demonic Shredder and his Foot Clan.

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Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Spider-Man: Edge of Time

8.3 Game Score

Another action game with the popular Spider-Man in the lead role, developed by Beenox studio - authors of the last few installments of the series, developed by Activision. The script for the game was written by Peter David - co-creator of the Spider-Man 2099 comic series, and its plot focuses on time travel and its consequences.

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Battlefield 3
Battlefield 3

8.3 Game Score

The third core installment in a popular first person shooter series. Battlefield 3 was developed by Swedish studio DICE, an Electronic Arts subsidiary. The game is set during a modern-day conflict and the events are presented in the form of flashbacks as remembered by Henry Blackburn, an American soldier who tries to stop Islamic terrorists from detonating a nuke. The game features three playable characters, as well as various weapons and vehicles.

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LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

8.3 Game Score

A 3D action-adventure platformer that came out as the third installment in the LEGO Star Wars game series. The story of LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is based on the popular animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Players can take part in the galactic conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. The developers prepared 3 campaigns, each consisting of 6 missions corresponding to the consecutive episodes of the TV show.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

8.3 Game Score

Next installment of stealth action game series created by Ubisoft company, with agent Sam Fisher. The plot of the game focuses around searching for murderers of the main hero's daughter. While conducting his own investigation he breaks all the contacts with the agency and his old friends. When Sam receives help from his former colleague from Third Echelon, he doesn't realize that it's just a pretext to drag him back to work in the agency.

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Far Cry 2
Far Cry 2

8.3 Game Score

A first-person shooter and a sequel to the groundbreaking hit released in 2004. Far Cry 2 was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, who took the mantle after Crytek Studios. The plot of the game revolves around a civil war in a small African country rich in diamonds. The player becomes a mercenary sent with a mission to eliminate Jackal, a dangerous weapon dealer whose illegal activities led to the escalation of the conflict.

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Dynasty Warriors 6
Dynasty Warriors 6

8.3 Game Score

Another part of the very popular series. The "Warriors Dynasty 6" introduces the new combos system in the first place. Graphics have also been significantly improved, especially the animation of the main characters' behaviours.

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Red Faction: Guerrilla
Red Faction: Guerrilla

8.3 Game Score

A science-fiction TPP action game, which is a third installment in a series created by Volition studio in 2001. The plot of Red Faction: Guerrilla takes place on Mars, 50 years after the events of the first part. During the gameplay, we assume the role of Alec Mason, an engineer who leads a resistance army, hoping to overthrow the tyranny of an organization called Earth Defense Force.

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Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned

8.3 Game Score

The first major expansion for Grand Theft Auto IV - a sandbox developed by Rockstar Games. In order to launch it, the base game is required. Similar to the core game, the story of the expansion is set in Liberty City. This time, the player assumes the role of Johnny Klebitz, the leader of a biker gang known as The Lost. Apart from having to deal with a competitive group known as Angels of Death, the protagonist has to deal with internal power struggle and the insane former boss of The Lost.

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Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

8.3 Game Score

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is the second installment of the first person's perspective shootout, which was refreshed by Croteam studio. This time the title character, who travels in time and space, has to face monsters from South America, Babylon and medieval Europe. The game is based on the extermination of hundreds of monsters. Compared to the original version released in 2002, the remastered version has a much better graphic design, thanks to the use of the Sam Engine 3 engine.

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Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe

8.3 Game Score

Created by Beenox studio third-person action game in which we play as the titular Spider-Man, we fight with characters known from the popular universe of Marvel. Spider-Man: Friend or Foe was realized in the form of a walking brawl, which is distinguished by the fact that side by side with our superhero can also fight his fiercest enemies, such as the Sandman or the Green Goblin. Before this happens, however, we have to defeat them and convince them to come to our side.

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Viewtiful Joe
Viewtiful Joe

8.3 Game Score

Viewtiful Joe is a three-dimensional, walking brawl, whose assumptions originate from old, automatic positions belonging to the same species. One of the most innovative games of this millennium was created in the studios of Capcom, the creator of the Devil May Cry, Onimusha and Killer 7 series.

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Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5

8.3 Game Score

A TPP action game, another entry in the popular horror game series. Resident Evil 5 takes place 10 years after the destruction of Racoon City. Main hero – Chris Redfield – travels to Africa to investigate origins of the mysterious T Virus that changes humans into zombies. Gameplay combines dynamic shooting sequences with gory horror, as the player has to deal with hordes of enemies using various weapons: from pistols, shotguns and machine rifles, to knives and grenades.

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BloodRayne
BloodRayne

8.3 Game Score

TPP action game about the adventures of the title character - a sexy agent and a half-vampire. The production takes place in an alternative version of history just after the end of the First World War. Rayne's task is to stop the Nazis who intend to use an ancient power to return to power. Extremely brutal gameplay consists of numerous battles and platform scenes.

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Star Wars Bounty Hunter
Star Wars Bounty Hunter

8.3 Game Score

Star Wars Bounty Hunter is another game that takes us to the universe of Star Wars, taking place in the times of the so-called prequelas. This time we play the role of an award hunter who cooperates with the forces of the Separatists.

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Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron

8.3 Game Score

A tactical action game in which we take part in the great battles known from the films from the series "Star Wars". A novelty is the mode in which famous heroes and villains stand up to fight.

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Blade II
Blade II

8.3 Game Score

A dynamic TPP game based on the famous action film. We play the role of the title warrior and set off to fight the forces of darkness. Blade is a great melee fighter, he can also use a givery and white weapon.

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