Action Video Games62
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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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Action 18 November 2011
An action-adventure game featuring RPG elements, set in a fantasy world. It is the second installment (to be released for Wii) in the iconic Nintendo series, The Legend of Zelda. The player assumes the role of Link, who one day finds the eponymous item: a powerful, enchanted weapon with a spirit contained within.
PlanetSide 2
Action 20 November 2012
An MMO shooter game played from the first-person view and developed by a studio belonging to Sony Online Entertainment. The game debuted on PCs, but eventually it was also released for PlayStation 4. The game is set on the planet Auraxis, where colonists from Earth are fighting for territory, power, and resources. The players reinforce the ranks of one of the three factions (Terran Republic, New Conglomerate, Vanu Sovereignty).
Alien Shooter: Fight for Life
Action 14 June 2004
An add-on to the game Alien Shooter, supplementing the title with a new campaign, published in our country in the Polish language version.
Tenchu: Time of the Assassins
Action 23 June 2006
Tenchu: Time of the Assassins is the next installment of the series, launched in 1998 on the first generation PlayStation desktop platform. This time, developers from the Far East company From Software focused exclusively on the PlayStation Portable handheld console.
Winx Club
Action 17 March 2006
The Winx Club is one of the games that were created on the basis of the first season of the Italian series of the same title (Winx Club). It tells the story of six teenagers using spells to protect themselves from the evil of the Kingdom of Magic. The plot of the game is an almost faithful representation of the film.
Star Wars: Battlefront - Renegade Squadron
Action 09 October 2007
Star Wars: Battlefront - Renegade Squadron is a tactical action game designed exclusively for Sony's portable console. It belongs to a popular series, with its roots dating back to 2004 and created on the basis of cult cinematographic works under the Star Wars sign.
TechnoMage
Action 15 November 2000
The world of Gothos, attacked by monsters coming from the underground world, defends itself against extinction. As a child of parents of two different races, able to skillfully combine magic and technique, TechnoMag opposes evil.
Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
Action 17 November 2009
A sequel to the popular Assassin's Creed series, developed by Ubisoft for owners of the PlayStation Portable handheld console. Set between the events of the first and second installments in the series, the game sees players take on the role of Desmond Miles once again as the legendary Assassin Altair and embark on new adventures revealing new aspects of the story known from the first game.
Metal Slug 3D
Action 29 June 2006
The first game of the very popular shooting series, which was presented in full 3D. However, the climate of the vending machines has not changed.
Heretic II
Action 20 November 1998
The second part of the perfect action game set in fantasy, in which we again follow the fate of Corvus, a Sidh warrior who, after a happy return to his homeland, has to face the forces of evil right away.
Terrorist Takedown 3
Action 04 May 2010
Terrorist Takedown 3 is the third installment of a series of action games by the Polish CITY Interactive studio. The player takes on the role of a member of an anti-terrorist unit, which is sent to Somalia in order to rebound a ship kidnapped off the coast there. There are a number of dangerous missions that require the use of various military vehicles and equipment.
inFamous 2
Action 07 June 2011
Continuation of third person perspective sandbox action game by Sucker Punch studio. We play as Cole McGrath again, who almost paid for the clash with the mysterious Beast with his life. To prepare for the rematch, our hero travels to a brand new city, New Marais, where he hopes to find a way to increase his power. But the Beast is on his trail, spreading death and destruction. An additional obstacle is the military organization ruling the city, which aims to get rid of the strange stranger.
Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island
Action 19 August 2008
Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island is an official continuation of the action/FPS Code of Honor: The French Foreign Legion, which was launched in February 2007. As in the first part, we are dealing with a low-budget shooting.
Iron Grip: Warlord
Action 05 November 2008
Iron Grip: Warlord is the first game of the Isotx group, known mainly for modifications to popular productions such as Half-Life 2 or C&C Generals: Zero Hour. It belongs to the genre of action/FPP games, but it also has some elements of strategy.
Killzone
Action 02 November 2004
A sci-fi action shooter developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2 by Guerrilla Games. Killzone is set in the near future, where the player-controlled protagonist becomes entangled in a war between two factions: Helghasts and ISA. There are 11 different missions at our disposal, additionally divided into smaller stages. During the game we take care of a four-person squad of warriors with different specializations, but we can control only one of them at a time.
Kiki Kai World
Action 15 January 2008
An action game in which we take control of an ice fairy named Sayuki. We go to the rescue of our beloved, fighting with monsters we meet along the way.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Action 20 March 1997
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is an extended game from the famous series about vampire hunters. Two-dimensional platformer belongs also to the species of metroidvanii.
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
Action 03 March 2003
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is already the third part of the game belonging to the increasingly popular genre of "stealth games". As a ninja we carry out a number of missions, mainly consisting in the liquidation of an individual. A total of 26 challenging tasks for three characters.
Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run
Action 05 September 2006
Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run is another game of the hit series, launched in 1983. At the beginning of the 21st century, a remake of the "Spies Hunter" from the 1980s was prepared, and two years later the sequel was released. In turn this product was made in parallel with a full-length film under the same title.
WALL-E
Action 24 June 2008
An electronic version of the adventures of the title work. The whole is based directly on the animated film by Pixar studio. We travel all over the galaxy, exploring interesting locations and defeating enemies.
Abomination: Nemesis Project
Action 04 November 1999
Abomination: Nemesis Project is a team tactical game in the reality of science fiction. The player directs the actions of a group of commandoes, who fight against a dangerous cult that threatens the world. Developers from Hothouse Creations studio prepared a large arsenal of available weapons, as well as a random mission generator. In addition to the solo mode campaign, the game also offers a functional multiplayer, designed for up to 8 participants of the game.
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest
Action 14 September 2010
Lord of the Rings: Aragorna's Expedition is an action game with a view from the third person's perspective (TPP) set in the film trilogy "Lord of the Rings". Players have the opportunity to get to know selected themes of the famous Ring War seen from the perspective of the Promise and accompanied by its adventures. The title was produced by Traveller's Tales studio for younger audiences.
StarCraft: Ghost
Action canceled
StarCraft: Ghost is a powerful action game in which we observe events from a third person's perspective (TPP view). As the name suggests, the fictional layer of the described production is set in a world torn by war between the Terran, Zerg and Protoss races, which in 1998 was created for the bestselling series of real time strategy.
Up: The Video Game
Action 26 May 2009
Departure is a humorous adventure game based on Pixar's excellent animated film. The player gets to know the adventures of Russell and the retired Carl Fredricksen, who set off on a journey through exotic corners of the world. The title was produced by Heavy Iron studio development team.