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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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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3

Action 16 February 2010

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 is another part of the popular tactical game. A team of commandos led by the player moves to various battlefields and tries to complete the assigned mission with bullets and bombs.

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Armed Forces Corp.
Armed Forces Corp.

Action 27 February 2009

Polish first person shooter, in which we play the role of mercenaries associated in a certain organization. Soldiers are sent to a skyscraper seized by terrorists to retrieve priceless information. The campaign consists of 8 stages. In the game you will find several types of weapons and various accessories (e.g. night vision goggles).

PC

Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time
Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time

Action 21 November 2010

The next adventure of crazy rabbits, this time going on a journey in time. Their excursions were presented in the form of twenty four-player games, divided into five game styles (from flying to jumping). The novelty is that for the first time in the history of this series you can play with your colleagues on the Internet or on a split screen.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
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.

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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Action 16 October 2012

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a multiplayer only action game developed by the independent studio Torn Banner. In the game, we take on the role of medieval warriors and take part in a bloody conflict between the Mason Order and the Agatha Knights. Up to 32 players can partake in spectacular battles. On each battlefield each player controls one warrior. Every available character has different equipment and plays a different role on the battlefield.

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Star Wars: Battlefront - Renegade Squadron
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.

PSP

Vigilante 8: Arcade
Vigilante 8: Arcade

Action 05 November 2008

A remake of a popular action game based on the Twisted Metal series. We take part in clashes with various vehicles, trying to get rid of other participants of the game.

X360

Fort Zombie
Fort Zombie

Action 30 October 2009

Another title on zombie invasion. We play the role of a hero, who can only win the war with the undead by properly fortifying one of the buildings and saving other survivors.

PC

Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Action 17 December 2011

An action game and a spin-off installment of the popular Uncharted series, developed as one of the launch titles of PlayStation Vita. Contrary to the major entries in the franchise, which were created by Naughty Dog, Uncharted: Golden Abyss was developed by Bend. Plot-wise, it is a prequel to the Uncharted series.

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2025: Battle for Fatherland
2025: Battle for Fatherland

Action 21 April 2010

2025: Battle for Fatherland is a futuristic action game with a third person perspective (TPP), for which the Primal Software development team is responsible. The plot takes players into the near future, when the world is in chaos and governments are waging a war against terrorism. The main character is a soldier of the Peacekeeping Forces, specializing in servicing various types of vehicles and combat machines.

PC

Bleach: Soul Resurreccion
Bleach: Soul Resurreccion

Action 23 June 2011

Action game with elements of fighting referring to the popular animated series Bleach. 21 playable characters with different skills are available in the production. During the game we visit a dozen or so locations and fight with our opponents. The visual setting was made in a typical manga style with the use of cell-shading technique.

PS3

Yakuza 4
Yakuza 4

Action 18 March 2010

Yakuza 4 is the fifth installment of a popular series of action games, for which the Amusement Vision development team is responsible. The story continues the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a former member of the title mafia organization. This time, however, players can also learn about the interweaving fate of four other heroes. The creators prepared new locations, allowing for a more free exploration of the Kamurocho district, and also modified the combat system.

PS3

Airborne Hero D–Day Frontline 1944
Airborne Hero D–Day Frontline 1944

Action 10 January 2006

Airborne Hero D-Day Frontline 1944 is an action game that takes us into the realities of World War II. It gives a chance to take part in one of the most important and bloody battles of this conflict.

PC

Rise of Nightmares
Rise of Nightmares

Action 06 September 2011

Rise of Nightmares is a dark action game in the survival-horror convention by SEGA. Players play the role of an American tourist, who sets out to rescue his wife kidnapped by a crazy scientist. The title uses the functionality of the Kinect motion controller, which is required for fun.

X360

God Hand
God Hand

Action 10 October 2006

God Hand is a three-dimensional action game prepared for PlayStation 2 by Clover Studio. The player plays the role of a wanderer named Jean, endowed with supernatural powers and abilities, who has to face destiny and be responsible for the consequences of his newly learned skills.

PS2

Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry

Action 16 October 2001

Developed by an internal development studio of Capcom, a third-person perspective action game emphasizing its dynamic, very spectacular combat system. Originally, the game was intended to be another installment in the Resident Evil franchise. The plot of Devil May Cry is set in a modern setting on the fictional Mallet Island.

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DMZ: North Korea
DMZ: North Korea

Action 12 December 2006

A low-budget shooter, in which we observe the action from the perspective of the first person. We operate in North Korea, neutralizing enemy structures and killing high-ranking officers.

PC

Battlestrike: Force of Resistance
Battlestrike: Force of Resistance

Action 25 August 2007

Mortyr III: Diversionary Actions is the next installment of a well-known shooter, whose development over the years was the responsibility of such teams as Corwin Software Studios and Mirage Interactive. The work on the third part of the Polish FPS was carried out by programmers employed at CITY interactive.

PC

Patriots: A Nation Under Fire
Patriots: A Nation Under Fire

Action 02 November 2006

Patriots: A Nation under Fire is a first-person action game created by 4D Rulers studio and released by DreamCatcher Interactive.

PC

Shadowgrounds Survivor
Shadowgrounds Survivor

Action 14 November 2007

The second part of the series of spectacular shootings, created by the Finnish studio Frozenbyte. The main advantage of this series is the action presented from a bird's eye perspective, relatively rarely seen today and bringing obvious associations with classic productions such as Gauntlet or Alien Breed.

PC

Red Ocean
Red Ocean

Action 16 March 2007

Red Ocean is the first person action game from Collision Studios team. This product belongs to the FPS genre, but what distinguishes it from other shooters is the fact that it allows us to open fire both on land and under the surface of water.

PC

Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold
Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold

Action 02 July 1994

The title maintained in the convention of an interactive film ("rail shooter"). Just like in the first part of the cycle we move to the Wild West, where we play the role of a fearless cowboy.

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TechnoMage
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.

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God of War: Ghost of Sparta
God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Action 02 November 2010

The next installment of a series of brutal action games. Again, we play the hateful spartite of Kratos, who this time has to face his own past. The game remains true to the tradition of home consoles and offers clashes with powerful bosses, an advanced combat system, an epic story referring to Greek mythology and a great visual setting.

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