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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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Far Cry Instincts
Far Cry Instincts

Action 27 September 2005

A console version of the FPP shooting, which takes place on a tropical island. In the game we will face a series of different opponents, exploring the tropical jungle in search of a missing journalist. A number of weapons and vehicles have been put at our disposal. Graphics looks great, and special effects and sound effects are at the highest level.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Action 12 July 2011

An adaptation of the extremely popular series of books about Harry Potter's adventures. This is the last adventure of the famous sorcerer, in which he faces a decisive confrontation with Voldemort. The authors put emphasis on dynamic battles, and the fun is additionally diversified by adventure elements.

PCX360PS3WiiNDS

Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Action 14 June 2011

An action game set in a very popular universe of variable shape robots. Transformers: Dark of the Moon refers to the events presented in the film under the same title.

X360PS3

Descent (1995)
Descent (1995)

Action 12 March 1995

The mining corporation Post-Terran, which extracts valuable minerals on the planets of the Solar System, is in trouble. The company's facilities were invaded by a ruthless race of strangers who, in the underground corridors of the mine, left extremely well armed robots on guard.

PCWii

Medal of Honor: Vanguard
Medal of Honor: Vanguard

Action 23 March 2007

This console-only FPS shooter set in the realities of World War II is a sequel to the best-selling Medal of Honor series. In this part of the game, the developers from Electronic Arts focused on the fate of Corporal Frank Keegan from the American 82nd Airborne Division. Together with him and his comrades-in-arms we first land on Sicily, in order to move with the progress of military operations to the Rhine region and take part in a famous operation codenamed Varsity in March 1945.

PS2Wii

Dota 2
Dota 2

Action 09 July 2013

A fantasy MOBA game (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) that combines elements of real-time strategy, action RPG, and action adventure game. This title was produced by Valve Software as a follow up to the popular Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos modification, Defense of the Ancients. Just like the original mod, Dota 2 focuses on clashes of two teams made up of up to 5 people, each one controlling one hero. The key to victory is the proper usage of the unique abilities of the heroes and cooperation.

PC

Warsow
Warsow

Action 08 June 2005

Warsow is a completely free online FPS shooter, created by a group of enthusiasts called the Warsow team. Players have the opportunity to compete against each other in exciting duels played on futuristic boards. The advantage of the game is an interesting physics model, allowing you to perform spectacular stunts.

PC

SAS: Secure Tomorrow
SAS: Secure Tomorrow

Action 15 September 2008

SAS: Secure Tomorrow is an action game prepared by the Polish company City Interactive from the first person's perspective. Based on F.E.A.R.-a Jupiter EX engine, this product enables us to take on the role of an elite SAS soldier and, like the SWAT series and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, to fight the world's most dangerous terrorists.

PC

Marine Heavy Gunner: Vietnam
Marine Heavy Gunner: Vietnam

Action 09 October 2004

Marine Heavy Gunner: Vietnam is the third, after Marine Sharpshooter I and II, part of a series of extended first person shooters, signed with the Groove Games logo. Once again we play the role of a member of the American Special Forces - this time it was the heavy armed infantry of the 6th platoon of the Marines Corps, named Grant.

PC

Kabus 22
Kabus 22

Action 09 April 2007

FearZone: Zone 22 is a third-person action game maintained in the atmosphere of survival horror. The position designed by the Turkish studio Son Isik draws inspiration from works of the genre, such as the Silent Hill series and Resident Evil.

PC

F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate
F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate

Action 06 November 2007

Perseus Mandate is the second addition to F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon, a 2005 first-person shootout that was quite commercially successful. As with the first extension, TimeGate Studios, Inc., known mainly for its Kohan series, is responsible for the development of the program.

PC

Deer Avenger 4: The Rednecks Strike Back
Deer Avenger 4: The Rednecks Strike Back

Action 07 September 2001

Another part of a twisted series of action games allowing us to forget about ordinary grey reality and set off on a big hunt, in which the animals are not defenceless animals but armed and dangerous hunters.

PC

The Mummy
The Mummy

Action 22 November 2000

Take on the role of the characters in The Mummy, and on your own monitor take on a mystical Egyptian story, fight dangerous enemies, and finally defeat Imhotep himself.

PCPS1

Code of Honor: The French Foreign Legion
Code of Honor: The French Foreign Legion

Action 23 February 2007

Code of Honor: French Legia Cudzoziemska is a game developed by Polish development studio City Interactive, known mainly from a series of historical and war productions such as Battlestrike, Combat Wings, Terrorist Takedown or Wings of Honour.

PC

Painkiller: Overdose
Painkiller: Overdose

Action 23 October 2007

A direct sequel to Painkiller, the popular first-person shooter from 2004. In contrast to the original, the production wasn’t developed by the Poland-based studio People Can Fly but Mindware Studios, a Czech studio. We don’t assume the role of Daniel Garner, the protagonist of the prequel either, although the events partly take place before his lone crusade. At the core of Painkiller: Overdose is a single player campaign that consists of sixteen levels.

PC

Killzone 2
Killzone 2

Action 25 February 2009

A direct sequel to the futuristic first person shooter released on PlayStation 2, created by Guerilla Games as an answer to the successful, and mostly Xbox exclusive, Halo series. Killzone 2 takes place on the home planet of Helghan, two years after the events shown in the first game in the series.

PS3

Star Trek: Elite Force II
Star Trek: Elite Force II

Action 26 June 2003

Continuation of the famous action/FPS game "Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force", set in the realities of the famous Star Trek saga. Player as lieutenant Munro faces numerous opponents, including Borg, Romulans, Klingons.

PC

The Stalin Subway
The Stalin Subway

Action 29 September 2005

First person shooter with an action set in Moscow in 1952. The player takes on the role of Lieutenant of the MGB (later KGB) and is involved in a conspiracy whose aim is to remove Stalin from power.

PC

Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend
Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend

Action 25 November 2004

The first major expansion to 2003's Postal 2, the game requires the base game to run along with Share the Pain, a multiplayer add-on. Apocalypse Weekend brings with it 10 new story missions set in brand new locations in the fictional town of Paradise City, including an elephant sanctuary and an Islamic terrorist camp. There are also a whole host of new characters, such as crazy cats and victims of the infamous mad cow disease.

PC

Terrorist Takedown: War In Colombia
Terrorist Takedown: War In Colombia

Action 19 May 2006

War In Colombia is another part of a series of dynamic action games called Terrorist Takedown. Employees of the Polish development studio City Interactive are again responsible for its creation. As the name of this production indicates, this time the players move to South America.

PC

Delta Force: Task Force Dagger
Delta Force: Task Force Dagger

Action 26 June 2002

A stand-alone addition to the third part of the well-known NovaLogic action tactical game series - Delta Force: Land Warrior. It contains a number of additions and upgrades, including new missions and weapons.

PC

Quake III: Team Arena
Quake III: Team Arena

Action 15 December 2000

The official expansion pack for id Software's online FPS shooter Quake III: Arena. As the name suggests, the expansion focuses primarily on refining the team gameplay aspect of the game, taking it much further than the previously known classic Team Deatmatch mode.

PC

Delta Force: Land Warrior
Delta Force: Land Warrior

Action 08 November 2000

For the third time we have the opportunity to play the role of the commandos of the elite special forces of the US Force. This time the game offers a completely new, fully three-dimensional and accelerated graphical engine.

PC

Hunting Unlimited 3
Hunting Unlimited 3

Action 24 August 2004

Hunting Unlimited 3 is the third installment of the series of first-person hunting games by the Arush Entertainment development team. Players have the opportunity to take part in more than 50 missions and hunt wild animals in different parts of the world. The creators prepared a large arsenal of available weapons and equipment, as well as several means of transport (e.g. horses and quads).

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