Action Video Games72
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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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Action 28 October 2002
Third action game, accompanying the premiere of Star Wars: Clone Wars. We play the role of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, who on the planet Rhen Var are trying to prevent the Confederacy troops from taking over the deadly Sith's weapons called Dark Reaper. The game is divided into two segments, in which we fight in the air at the controls of machines and in the traditional way with the use of light swords and Jedi power.
Monster Attack
Action 26 June 2003
Budgetary TPP shooting, set in the realities of science fiction. The action of the game takes place in 2017, when the Earth falls victim to the attack of enemy beings from space. In order to defend themselves against the threat, global governments set up a special military unit called the Earth Defense Force.
Don't Starve Together
Action 21 April 2016
A standalone expansion for the 2013’s well-received survival sandbox game, Don’t Starve. The main goal of the add-on is to transfer the core premise of the original title into cooperative multiplayer gameplay. In the game, we still explore the world, gather food, build a shelter, fight various enemies, and take care of the protagonist’s physical and mental health.
Dishonored: Definitive Edition
Action 11 October 2013
A remastered complete edition of Arkane’s first-person stealth game from 2012, developed with PC and the 8th-gen consoles in mind. In the game, we assume the role of Corvo Attano, a former guard of the murdered empress who was falsely accused of killing her and force to reclaim his good name and take revenge on the actual murderers. The title is characterized by considerable freedom of action and the possibility of achieving a goal in multiple ways.
Shenmue III
Action 19 November 2019
Sequel to a japanese action-RPG series started in 1999 for Dreamcast console. Yu Suzuki, father of the series, is responsible for the production of Shenmue III in cooperation with Neilo studio. Since the game was released more than ten years after the debut of previous part of the series, it has been released for PC and PlayStation 4 console. Although the project had Sony’s backing, is was finished thanks to the support of fans on Kickstarter.
Nuclear Strike
Action 29 October 1997
The fifth installment of the cult cycle of shooting with a view from the top, started in 1992 with Desert Strike. In the game we follow in the footsteps of a terrorist who came into possession of an extremely dangerous atomic head for the world. We have at our disposal 15 different combat machines, headed by a modern Super Apache helicopter equipped with Hydra missiles, Hellfire and Sidewinder missiles.
God of War III Remastered
Action 14 July 2015
A remastered version of the third installment in a cult action-game franchise, whose consecutive parts were released on different generations of Sony’s consoles. This product was prepared to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series and was released on PlayStation 4. The story is a direct sequel to God of War II. It tells about the war between titans and gods, which was ignited by Kratos. This time players get brand new weapons, each one characterized by a different combat style.
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
Action 24 September 2014
Action game enriched with elements of survival horror, which is a spin-off of the Danganronpa cycle. The player plays the role of a teenage Naegi mosquito, whose task is to stop a childish gang murdering adult inhabitants of Towa City in order to create their own utopia. The game focuses on solving a variety of environmental riddles and fighting against hostile enemies with the help of the original arsenal.
Hunting Unlimited 2011
Action 14 July 2010
Hunting Unlimited 2011 is a hunting game created by the SCS Software development team. Players have the opportunity to take part in hunting for seven species of wild animals, including deer, elks and Canadian moufflons. The creators prepared several variants of the game, allowing the virtual hunters to demonstrate accuracy, mastery and reflexes.
DARK
Action 04 July 2013
Action game with cRPG elements produced by German development studio Realmforge (known from such titles as M.U.D. TV and Dungeons). The plot of the main campaign presents adventures of Eric Bane. The man was bitten by a vampire. There's not much time left for him to complete the transformation process or else he'll become a brainless ghoul. The gameplay in DARK is based on stealth elements.
Collapse: The Rage
Action 31 May 2010
Collapse: The Rage is a stand-alone addition to the 2008 release of the action game Collapse: Devastated World. Players have the opportunity to learn more about Rodan and his companions fighting against newcomers from other dimensions. Developers from Creoteam studio decided to introduce not only new storylines, but also a lot of changes in the game, including a modified combat system.
Sir, You Are Being Hunted
Action 01 May 2014
An unusual first-person shooter featuring open-world environment, created by an independent studio, Big Robot. The game ridicules the habits of British aristocracy. The action takes place in an alternative version of Great Britain, swarming with intelligent robots that wish to destroy every human they lay their lenses upon. The player takes control of one of their potential victims, whose mission is simply to survive.
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Action 18 November 2012
Continuation of a three-dimensional platformer based on themes known from Disney's animated films. The player takes on the role of Mickey Mouse, which encounters many dangers on its way and has to face different opponents. The production is signed with the name Warrena Spectora.
Cargo 3
Action 08 December 2014
A brutal science fiction FPS. The game is a debut title of the studio Vinci Games from Poland. In the game the player assumes the role of an ex-commando. In search for his missing family, he arrives at a mining colony on planet Argos 9. Soon he discovers that the place hides rich deposits of a valuable resource called nitium. The resource is an alternative for the waning natural resources of Earth.
Heroes & Generals
Action 23 September 2016
A multiplayer war game set in the World War II period and a debut production of Danish studio Reto-Moto. Heroes & Generals stands out from the competition with its three game modes, each being able to exist as a separate game. The first one is a classic FPS that emphasizes teamwork and realism on the battlefield. The second one is a browser MMO strategy, where the players command their troops, recruit new units, and launch military operations.
MDK 2 HD
Action 13 October 2011
Graphically refreshed version of the third person shooter from BioWare studio. Kurt Hectic returns and again has to defend the world against nasty aliens. This time, however, we manage not only him, but also the mighty armed dog Max and doctor Hawkins, who is very good at solving riddles.
Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand
Action 06 December 2011
An addition to the popular EA DICE shooter, which recalls classic maps, weapons and vehicles from Battlefield 2. The arenas from this production went down in the history of the genre and became the determinants for other games. Now we can play them again in a new version - each element has been reconstructed and tuned in Frostbite 2 technology.
Gravity Rush
Action 09 February 2012
Gravity Rush (also known in its native Japan under the name of Gravity Daze) is a third-person action game, whose plot is set in Hekseville, a city modeled after towns from 19th and 20th century. We play as a heroine named Kat, who loses the memories of who and where she is. When our protagonist discovers she can manipulate gravitation, she decides to use her power to help the city’s inhabitants, which is constantly being destroyed by powerful gravitational storm.
Dangerous Safari
Action 31 October 2010
Africa: Dangerous Safari is an arcade game created by Austrian Clokstone Software studio. Players have the opportunity to take part in a dangerous hunt on the Black Continent, standing eye to eye with lions, elephants, rhinoceroses and other wild animals. The title is distinguished by the simple mechanics of the game in the style of classic "viewfinder". (rail shooter).
Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
Action 28 June 2012
Online action game set in the universe of Gundama. The title allows players to sit at the helm of powerful mosses and take part in the battles of two six-person teams of big robots.
E.X. Troopers
Action 22 November 2012
A shotgun in which the action is shown from the perspective of a third person. The game takes place in the same world as the Lost Planet series, although at the same time the authors have offered a more cartoon-like and humorous approach to the subject. The game is mainly about murdering enemies, although there are also simple elements of operational base management.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Action 15 August 2012
A side-scrolling action platformer with RPG elements, developed by Dean Dodrill’s one-man studio Humble Hearts adapting his own animated movie. We assume the role of a hooded character of unclear origins, armed with an ancient magical sword. He sets out on a dangerous journey together with his faithful friend, Fidget, to free his village from the rule of mysterious monsters and learn about his past. The gameplay focuses on combo-based combat.
Killzone Mercenary
Action 04 September 2013
Killzone Mercenary is a first person perspective action game, which is a spin-off version of the Killzone series. The title was produced by Guerrilla Cambridge studio with the technical capabilities of PlayStation Vita in mind. The player plays the role of a mercenary, and his task is to perform paid missions, which usually require the elimination of a large number of opponents.
Yakuza: Restoration
Action 22 February 2014
The sequel to the third-person action game Yakuza: Kenzan, a spin-off from SEGA's popular gangster series. In contrast to the full-fledged parts of the series, the developers take the players on a journey to the past, to feudal Japan, where we learn about the roots of one of the biggest criminal organizations in the world. The authors reach back to the history of their country, focusing on the character of the real hero, Ryoma Sakamoto.