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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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Twisted Metal: Head-On
Twisted Metal: Head-On

Action 15 March 2005

The first attempt to transfer the famous series to a Sony portable console. We sit at the helm of one of several different machines and take part in a series of dynamic duels in specially prepared arenas.

PS2PSP

Hunter: The Reckoning
Hunter: The Reckoning

Action 21 May 2002

A brutal and very spectacular action game in which we fight with the forces of darkness. Several different levels to overcome. The game also has multiplayer modes for up to 4 people.

XBOXGCN

Iron Grip: Warlord
Iron Grip: Warlord

Action 05 November 2008

Iron Grip: Warlord is the first game of the Isotx group, known mainly for modifications to popular productions such as Half-Life 2 or C&C Generals: Zero Hour. It belongs to the genre of action/FPP games, but it also has some elements of strategy.

PC

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

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Action 20 March 1997

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is an extended game from the famous series about vampire hunters. Two-dimensional platformer belongs also to the species of metroidvanii.

X360PS3ANDiOSPS1

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

Exhumed
Exhumed

Action 12 March 1996

The action of the game Powerslave (known in Europe as Exhumed) takes us to Egypt, specifically to the ancient city of Karnak, which was captured by the mysterious forces of evil. Many daredevils entered a valley forgotten by mankind to find out what is the cause of the terrifying events that took place shortly after the intervention of supernatural forces, but none of them returned....

PCPS1

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

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

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

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

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.

PCPS1

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

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

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

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

Dementium II
Dementium II

Action 04 May 2010

Full-fledged continuation of the brutal and dark horror of 2007 created by Renegade Kid studio. We walk through dark corridors, fighting terrifying enemies and solving various riddles.

PCNDS

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

Yakuza: Dead Souls
Yakuza: Dead Souls

Action 09 June 2011

Yakuza: Dead Souls is a third person perspective action game (TPP) produced by Amusement Vision studio. Players direct the actions of the protagonists of the two earlier editions of the Yakuza series and set off to help the inhabitants of Kamurocho district, which was hit by a mysterious plague. The game is based on spectacular clashes with hordes of zombies and monsters, which can be exterminated with a variety of weapons.

PS3

Calling
Calling

Action 09 March 2010

Calling is a game representing the survival horror genre. The player is transferred to a world suspended between life and death, and in order to get out of it he has to solve the mystery of this place.

Wii

God of War Collection
God of War Collection

Action 17 November 2009

A pack containing the first two games from the bestselling God of War series, remastered for the users of next generation consoles. In both games, originally released for PlayStation 2 in 2005 and 2007 respectively, we learn the story of the Spartan warrior Kratos, currently a hatchet man working for the Olympians. The gameplay is implemented in the form of a brutal third-person slasher, as we deal with a throng of mythological monsters and even mighty gods like Ares, or Zeus himself.

PS3PSV