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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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Bleach: Heat the Soul
Bleach: Heat the Soul

Action 24 March 2005

Bleach: Heat the Soul is a game based on the very popular manga in Japan. This is a fight title, presenting the protagonists of a TV series, created on the basis of a comic book.

PSP

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Predator
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Predator

Action 01 October 2010

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Predator is a Tactical Third-Person View (TPP) tactical action game designed for the technical capabilities of the PlayStation Portable handheld console. The player takes control of the title unit of "Ghosts" and takes part in a dangerous military operation in Sri Lanka.

PSP

Dead meets Lead
Dead meets Lead

Action 03 May 2011

Arcade action game referring to the atmosphere of survival horror. In the 18th century, the captain and his crew are to clean the islands full of zombies and spitting, shortly after their discovery. After the loss of the crew as a result of the storm, he decides to deal with the impure forces by himself, using a sabre, a gun and the old Bible. Independent production by Keldyn Interactive studio.

PC

Naruto: Ninja Council 3
Naruto: Ninja Council 3

Action 22 May 2007

The third installment of the fighting game series that started on Game Boy Advance, based on the cult manga by Masashi Kishimoto. In Naruto: Ninja Council 3, we assume the role of one of over 20 heroes, including the eponymous Naruto Uzumaki. Each one has a different set of skills and a unique fighting style. The key to success is to choose the right character depending on the kind of mission and to create our own style of playing.

NDS

Third Soldier
Third Soldier

Action 13 March 2009

Third Soldier is a dynamic third person perspective action game (TPP), set in the historical realities of the 12th-century Middle East. The player takes on the role of the title "Third Soldier", the last crusader to fight the Saracens' army alone. Developers from DiezelPower studio have prepared several fun modes, including Survival, Rush and Masacre.

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

Jonathan Kane: The Protector
Jonathan Kane: The Protector

Action 16 March 2009

A dynamic action game depicting the story of two heroes fighting against a terrorist organization. Terrorists want to take over a powerful artifact and threaten the whole world. The mechanics of the game includes both impressive fireworks and stealth sections.

PC

Combat Arms
Combat Arms

Action 11 July 2008

Combat Arms is one of the first projects of the Nexon America group, whose output includes such titles as MapleStory or Mabinogi. The American company's war shootout is intended for online games, and among other representatives of the FPS genre it is distinguished by the fact that it does not require any payment for its use.

PC

Incoming Forces
Incoming Forces

Action 28 February 2002

The second part of the award-winning game Incoming, thanks to which we can once again stand up to defend four foreign worlds against the destructive temptations of the Earthly.

PC

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.

PSP

Code of the Samurai
Code of the Samurai

Action 25 May 2007

A dynamic action game with a view of TPP, in which we play the character of the title samurai. We travel through the land, dealing with the fight against widespread acts of violence.

PS2

Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs
Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs

Action 14 October 2008

Effective dinosaur battles conducted on extensive maps. The production also offers a multiplayer mode for up to eight people.

NDS

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Action 29 April 2010

A hand-held spin-off to the popular series of stealth games developed by Konami. The game was developed for PlayStation Portable and builds upon 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The story of the game shows further life of Big Boss. Together with an army of mercenaries under his command, he travels to Puerto Rico to investigate why the US government, together with CIA, is backing up a military group present on the island.

PSP

Agent
Agent

Action canceled

A side project of Rockstar North studio, created as an exclusive for those who own Sony’s gaming platform. The game takes us to the 70's - the Cold War - during the escalation of the tensions between two superpowers: Soviet Union and the USA. We play as a spy drawn into a complex scheme unfolding on both sides of the iron curtain that might greatly affect the political status quo.

PS3

Shadow Complex Remastered
Shadow Complex Remastered

Action 03 December 2015

A remastered edition of an action game that was originally released in 2009 on Xbox Live Arcade. This version has been developed for a wider variety of gaming systems. It was created by ChAIR Entertainment studio, which belongs to Epic Games. Among the creators of the story, a well-known American writer Orson Scott Card stands out. The story itself is about a young man who discovers a secret base during a mountain trip with his girlfriend.

PCXONEPS4

Fate/Unlimited Codes
Fate/Unlimited Codes

Action 18 June 2009

Fate/Unlimited codes is a game based on Fate/Stay Night, a game known from PeCets and stationary consoles. Fans of anime created on the basis of this game will find here most of the characters known from it and, of course, the main theme - the fight for the Holy Grail.

PSP

Natural Selection 2
Natural Selection 2

Action 31 October 2012

Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, a commercial continuation of the free mod for Half-Life 2. Natural Selection 2 is set in a universe torn by the war between the falling human race and space invaders. Players choose a side and take control of either one of the Frontiersmen - an elite group of highly-trained marines - or one of the several hostile alien life-forms, dubbed as Kharaa, each possessing unique combat strategies.

PC

Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark

Action TBA

Conversion of cult FPP shooting with special agent Joanna Dark in the lead role. Prequel game Perfect Dark Zero released in 2005. The production became famous, among other things, thanks to the extremely extensive multiplayer mode.

PCXSX

Evil Resistance: Morning Of The Dead
Evil Resistance: Morning Of The Dead

Action 12 November 2008

Shooter with zombies in the main role reminiscent of gore films. We play the role of a young policeman who has to face the undead wandering along Moscow's streets.

PC

Retro/Grade
Retro/Grade

Action 21 August 2012

Unusual space shooting created by 24 Caret Games, in which all activities are performed in reverse order. We have fun using a standard pad or any guitar from popular music games.

PCPS3

theHunter
theHunter

Action 04 March 2009

theHunter is a free online hunting simulator. The title was prepared by the Swedish studio Expansive Worlds with the substantive support of the team of Avalanche Studios - creators of the highly regarded sandbox series Just Cause.

PC

Marine Sharpshooter 4: Locked and Loaded
Marine Sharpshooter 4: Locked and Loaded

Action 28 July 2008

The fourth part of the series of low-budget shooters. We play the role of a sniper and join various missions played on enemy territory. We eliminate targets from a long distance and make single shots from the rifle.

PC

Wild West Guns
Wild West Guns

Action 01 August 2008

Shooting with action set in the Wild West. We play the role of a revolver and participate in a number of dangerous missions. We skillfully use the Wii pilot, eliminating the criminals appearing on the screen.

Wii

Rampage World Tour
Rampage World Tour

Action 30 September 1997

Two-dimensional action game, which is a remake of the arcade game Rampage released in 1986. We take control of one of the three giant monsters, demolishing the world's most famous cities.

PS3PS1