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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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Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

Action 03 November 2003

Action/adventure game based on the motifs of an animated film from DreamWorks entitled Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, which debuted during the summer holidays in 2003.

PC

Grand Theft Auto: Trylogia
Grand Theft Auto: Trylogia

Action 18 May 2007

Grand Theft Auto Trilogy is a special set of action games, including the first three installments of the Grand Theft Auto cycle. The package includes the following items: Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, Grand Theft Auto 2 and Grand Theft Auto 3.

PC

Hitman Trilogy (2007)
Hitman Trilogy (2007)

Action 20 June 2007

A set of three games from the highly popular third-person stealth game series from Danish studio Io-Interactive. Hitman Trilogy pack consists of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and Hitman: Contracts, all from 2000-2004. We play as the mysterious assassin codenamed 47, owner of a characteristic (lack of) haircut and a barcode tattoo.

PC

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.

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Resistance 2
Resistance 2

Action 04 November 2008

Resistance 2 is a continuation of the popular FPP shooting, which hit only on PS3. The first part was the starting title of this console and met with a warm reception. The combination of World War II climate and the invasion of the space race Chimer on Earth was liked by the players, which is why a sequel was created, offering a significant development of solutions known from its predecessor.

PS3

Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts

Action 12 February 2008

Typical representative of the hack'n'slash species. We take control of a team of warriors by exploring randomly generated dungeons and defeating creatures we meet.

PSP

They're Alive
They're Alive

Action 25 March 2011

They're Alive is a first-person shooter (FPS) in the climates of science fiction, prepared by the Russian development studio Orion Software. The player takes on the role of a young engineer who, after moving to Moscow, finds himself trapped in a conspiracy that the aliens are going to take control of the world. Due to the specific humour, lack of censorship and hectolitres of blood flooding the screen, the production is addressed to older customers.

PC

Gluk'Oza: Action!
Gluk'Oza: Action!

Action 27 July 2007

A dynamic action game with a view of TPP, created by GFI Russia studio. The action takes place in a declining world, where we will have to lead a young heroine - Gluk'Oza. We must eradicate the most varied creatures and spitting by means of an arsenal consisting mainly of white weapons. Graphics and physical model look very good.

PC

Killzone
Killzone

Action 02 November 2004

A sci-fi action shooter developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2 by Guerrilla Games. Killzone is set in the near future, where the player-controlled protagonist becomes entangled in a war between two factions: Helghasts and ISA. There are 11 different missions at our disposal, additionally divided into smaller stages. During the game we take care of a four-person squad of warriors with different specializations, but we can control only one of them at a time.

PS2

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

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven

Action 03 March 2003

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is already the third part of the game belonging to the increasingly popular genre of "stealth games". As a ninja we carry out a number of missions, mainly consisting in the liquidation of an individual. A total of 26 challenging tasks for three characters.

PS2

Sonic Advance 2
Sonic Advance 2

Action 09 March 2003

Continuation of the adventures of the crazy hedgehog. This time we can direct one of the five different characters. Improvements included the appearance and size of the levels, as well as the quality of the audiovisual luminaire.

GBA

Inkheart
Inkheart

Action 13 November 2008

A simple arcade game based on an adventure film under the same title. We take control of a brave girl, setting out to fight the magically animated monsters from the book.

NDS

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

Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2

Action 04 September 2007

Continuation of the action game by Bandai Namco, based on the famous Japanese manga and anime series starring the teenage warrior Naruto. The plot of Uzumaki Chronicles 2 tells a completely new story, unknown so far to the fans of the series, in which the task of our protagonist is to defeat the ancient organization, coming back to life after many centuries of dormancy.

PS2

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

Metal Slug 3D
Metal Slug 3D

Action 29 June 2006

The first game of the very popular shooting series, which was presented in full 3D. However, the climate of the vending machines has not changed.

PS2

Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja

Action 30 October 2007

Released exclusively for Xbox 360, it is an action game belonging to the popular Naruto franchise. The game is the first installment in the series not to be developed by the Japanese - instead, the game was created by a Montreal-based studio belonging to Ubisoft Entertainment. In terms of mechanics, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja resembles famous open-world action franchises, such as Grand Theft Auto or Saints Row.

X360

Heretic II
Heretic II

Action 20 November 1998

The second part of the perfect action game set in fantasy, in which we again follow the fate of Corvus, a Sidh warrior who, after a happy return to his homeland, has to face the forces of evil right away.

PC

First Battalion
First Battalion

Action 21 August 2006

DreamCatcher's First Battalion is a mix of the best elements taken from shooters and strategies, with a clear advantage of the former. The title is for players who love to go crazy with a 30-tonne armored vehicle without worrying about the damage done.

PC

World Karate Championship
World Karate Championship

Action 11 May 1986

World Karate Championship is an arcade game created by System 3 Software studio. Originally, the programme was only published in Europe under the name International Karate.

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

inFamous 2
inFamous 2

Action 07 June 2011

Continuation of third person perspective sandbox action game by Sucker Punch studio. We play as Cole McGrath again, who almost paid for the clash with the mysterious Beast with his life. To prepare for the rematch, our hero travels to a brand new city, New Marais, where he hopes to find a way to increase his power. But the Beast is on his trail, spreading death and destruction. An additional obstacle is the military organization ruling the city, which aims to get rid of the strange stranger.

PS3