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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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Requiem: Avenging Angel
Requiem: Avenging Angel

Action 01 April 1999

Requiem: Avenging Angel is a first person shooter (FPS) action game by Cyclone studio. The plot of the game refers to biblical themes. Players take on the role of Maliachi's archangel and, using various divine powers and quite earthly weapons, set off on a crusade against the servants of darkness.

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Fighting Force
Fighting Force

Action 18 October 1997

A "walking" brawl, developed by the creators of Tomb Raider - Core Design studio, realized in the third person perspective. In the game we play one of the four characters trying to stop the booming of the crazy Dr. Zening. Disappointed by prophecies about the imminent end of the world, he decides to bring an apocalypse to mankind on his own.

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Summoner
Summoner

Action 25 October 2000

Summoner is a fantasy cRPG game created by Volition studio. The player directs Joseph's actions, marked by a summoner's magic legacy, who is the only one who can oppose the evil coming from the Orenia Empire. The creators envisaged several variants of the game, including multiplayer mode for up to 4 people.

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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

Action 25 October 2005

A console edition of Battlefield 2, the second installment in the multiplayer FPS game series by Swedish studio DICE. As implied by the subtitle of the game, this time you play as a new-generation soldier, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and deadly weaponry. The plot of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat focuses on a fictional conflict between NATO and China, taking place in Kazakhstan.

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Enclave
Enclave

Action 19 July 2002

Action game with RPG elements in fantasy reality, played from TPP or FPP view. The world of the game has divided into the land of good and evil - we have to take one side. The campaign consists of more than 20 levels full of different monsters. Climatic locations and a rich arsenal diversify the gameplay.

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Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures
Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures

Action 23 November 2010

DLC add-on to Mafia II allows you to take on the role of Joe Barbaro - a friend of Vito Scaletta, whom we know as the main character of the basic adventure. The missions range from daring car driving to typical shooting levels.

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Terminator 3: The Redemption
Terminator 3: The Redemption

Action 01 September 2004

Terminator 3: The Redemption is a third person perspective shooting. Using dozens of vehicles and hundreds of weapons we exterminate masses of enemies attacking us from all sides.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow

Action 27 June 2006

The Legend of Jack Sparrow is the successor of Pirates of the Caribbean published in 2003. Players are confronted with an extensive action/TPP game with adventurous elements and role-playing, whose plot focuses on the careers of two characters: Captain Jacek Sparrow and Villa Turner.

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Constantine
Constantine

Action 08 February 2005

Constantine is an action/adventure game, created by the Bits Studios development studio, whose feature layer was directly based on a film of the same title. The film was based on Hellblazer comic book.

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The Regiment
The Regiment

Action 17 February 2006

The Regiment is a spectacular first person perspective shooting (FPS), produced by Kuju Entertainment development studio. The player takes on the role of commander of a unit of well-trained soldiers of the SAS unit and takes part in dangerous anti-terrorist missions. The creators put a lot of emphasis on the realism of the game, in which the consultants employed in the production of the game - former members of anti-terrorist groups - played a significant role.

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Combat: Task Force 121
Combat: Task Force 121

Action 22 March 2005

America's Secret Operations is a military FPS (first person perspective shooting) by the development team of Direct Action Games studio. The player plays the role of a member of the elite Task Force 121, whose task is to fight terrorism. In addition to the solo campaign, the creators also prepared a multiplayer online mode, designed for up to 16 participants.

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Deep Black
Deep Black

Action 31 May 2011

Deep Black: Reloaded is a third party action game (TPP) created by Biart's development team. The story takes players to a chaotic world in the near future, where there is a fierce battle for influence, raw materials and control over technologies. The player directs the actions of a member of an elite military unit, an expert in underwater combat.

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The Scourge Project
The Scourge Project

Action 09 March 2010

The Scourge Project is a Tragnarion-produced dynamic third person perspective shooting (TPP). The action of the game was set in the distant future. Players take on the role of members of a mercenary branch recruited by the Tarn Initiative to carry out a breakneck operation against the Nogari corporation.

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Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

Action 23 November 2010

Released in retail distribution, Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare is a standalone bundle of expansion packs to a best-selling action game Red Dead Redemption. As the title suggests, it combines the distinctive Western setting with the evergreen theme of zombie apocalypse. As the protagonist of the base game, John Marston, you travel across the Wild West in search of the cure for a fast-spreading zombie infestation. The story campaign offers a series of new missions and varied side quests.

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Alien Breed 2: Assault
Alien Breed 2: Assault

Action 22 September 2010

Alien Breed 2: Assault is the sequel to the 2009 release of the futuristic TPP shooter, Alien Breed Impact. The player directs the actions of Conrad, the chief engineer on the alien spacecraft Leopold. The game was created by Team 17 Software's development team and uses the Unreal Engine 3 engine.

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killer7
killer7

Action 06 July 2005

The vengeful Harman Smith is coming! Play as a professional murderer, who has extraordinary abilities - he can assume 7 different personalities, and each of them has different properties and abilities. The cruel Kun Lan is just waiting for you to stumble. Don't be fooled and keep your eyes wide open!

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Bad Day L.A.
Bad Day L.A.

Action 08 August 2006

A humorous dexterity game that is a parody of everyday life of Americans after the events of September 11, 2001 and dozens of catastrophic films. As a homeless hero, we have to deal with the hordes of enemies who captured the streets of Los Angeles. A wide arsenal of weapons helps him in this task.

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The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk

Action 27 May 2003

The Incredible Hulk is an arcade game in which we take control of the titular superhero, known from the comics. The game refers to the 2003 film Hulk, starring Jennifer Connelly and Erik Bana.

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Star Trek
Star Trek

Action 23 April 2013

Action game with Third Person View (TPP) addressed to the science-fiction lovers. The title was produced by Digital Extremes studio (known i.a. from Homefront and The Darkness II). The plot of the main campaign is located between events presented in Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek 2 (2012). Commander James T. Kirk and Spock of the USS Enterprise are on the trail of a mysterious race, the Gorn, who intend to invade Federation planets. They must stop this intergalactic plot before it is too late.

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Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 3

Action 25 May 2004

Re-edition of the classic two-dimensional shooting, which originally debuted on the NeoGeo console. We have a dozen or so different boards to overcome. We only deal with the liquidation of enemies appearing on the screen.

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Big Mutha Truckers
Big Mutha Truckers

Action 06 December 2002

A fun racing game in which we sit behind the wheel of a truck and transport goods. During the execution of subsequent orders we compete with other drivers. The creators of the production focused on a skillful driving model and a humorous audiovisual setting. Travelling is enhanced by typical truck music in country climates.

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Burn, Zombie, Burn!
Burn, Zombie, Burn!

Action 26 March 2009

A fun action game with a view from above, in which we eliminate hordes of undeads. The production refers in a loose way to American horrors and contains a lot of humorous accents (e.g. funny versions of zombies). The whole adventure was divided into six different stages and enriched with a large arsenal of weapons and bonuses.

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Captain America: Super Soldier
Captain America: Super Soldier

Action 15 July 2011

Action game with a view of TPP, in which we play the title role of Captain America. Armed with a shield, the hero goes to Hydra Castle to face his eternal opponents, including the Red Skull. The production combines battle scenes with platform elements. The skirmishes were made on the model of another hit about comic heros - Batman: Arkham Asylum.

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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy

Action 19 October 2005

Three great items at one price - this is the shortest description of the package, including Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The Trilogy is a collection of the best titles that came out of the Rockstar Games employees' keyboards so far.

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