Action Video Games19
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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Shadow Warrior 2
Action 13 October 2016
A sequel to a first-person action game, which in turn was a remake of a popular FPS from 1997. Polish developer Flying Wild Hog comes back with a continuation set five years after the events of the first game. In Shadow Warrior 2 you play as Lo Wang, who now leads a lonely life of a mercenary working for the local Yakuza. Gameplay mechanics did not change much, so the protagonist takes down on his enemies using a wide arsenal of firearms and melee weapons.
Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle
Action 30 August 2023
A prequel to a warmly received survival horror game, Daymare: 1998, developed by Invader Studios. Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle has us playing as agent Dalila Reyes, facing horrifying monsters in a secret research facility.
Squadron 42
Action TBA
A combination of space simulator and action adventure game, referring to such titles as Wing Commander. The production was initally designed as a solo campaign in Star Citizen, a game from Cloud Imperium Games - a company founded by the famous game developer Chris Roberts.
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
Action 25 March 2003
Another, fourth game from the Delta Force series. The action was based on authentic events connected with military operations "Restore Hope" and "Task Force Ranger" which took place in 1993 in Somalia.
Aliens: Colonial Marines
Action 12 February 2013
Aliens: Colonial Marines is a first-person shooter based on the Alien franchise and developed by Gearbox Software. The game's story focuses on finding Ellen Ripley. Our protagonist, Christopher Winter, Colonial Marines corporal, is a member of the rescue mission that, as a result of a disaster, lands on the xenomorph-infected planet LV-426. The eleven-mission campaign can be played alone or in co-op with other players.
Medal of Honor
Action 12 October 2010
Another installment in the bestselling Medal of Honor series. This entry is a reboot of the saga, and for the first time in history it takes place in modern times. The game was created by Danger Close studio in cooperation with EA Dice. The former created the single player mode, the latter developed multiplayer mode. In the game the player assumes the roles of two members of elite American forces, Tier 1 and US Rangers. Both teams support each other during the missions.
Voidtrain
Action 2024 (early access since 12 August 2021)
Voidtrain from Nearg's studio is a survival game in which we play the mechanic of an inter-dimensional train. Our task is to travel into the unknown and expand our vehicle.
Marvel's Avengers
Action 04 September 2020
The Avengers Project is a production created by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal and released by Square-Enix, embedded in the Marvel universe.
Dead Rising 2
Action 24 September 2010
Dead Rising 2 brings a continuation to a 2006 TPP action game developed by Capcom. In that game, the player faces hordes of bloodthirsty zombies using environmental objects and hand-crafted weapons. The second installment is set several years after the events of the original game, and the deadly virus has infected almost the entire United States.
Aliens vs Predator
Action 16 February 2010
Aliens vs Predator is a first-person action game developed by Rebellion. It is a reboot of the popular FPS series released between 1999 and 2002. The game's plot combines elements from two popular comic book and movie series. We can play as a Xenomorph, the Predator, or as a Marine. There are three campaigns available, each of them having its own unique gameplay mechanics.
Postal 2
Action 14 April 2003
The direct successor to one of the most controversial PC games of all time. The original game was released in 1997. Again, the player takes on the role of Postal Dude, whose entire life collapses one day. The desperate protagonist has to fulfill a set of daily tasks over the course of one week, relieving personal tensions along the way.
Just Cause
Action 22 September 2006
A third-person action game developed by the Swedish Avalanche studio (Just Cause is their first AAA project). The game takes players to an exotic South American island called San Esperito, which covers the area of over 1200 square miles. The player assumes the role of Rico Rodriguez - a CIA agent tasked with overthrowing the corrupt self-made government and investigate whether the island holds any weapons of mass destruction.
The Finals
Action 08 December 2023
Multiplayer FPS from Embark Studios - veterans of the genre, who previously worked, among others, on the Battlefield series. In The Finals we take part in dynamic clashes in arenas, during which we eliminate opponents in the most spectacular ways possible.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Action 14 November 2002
The second installment of the video game series following the adventures of Harry Potter based on the books written by J.K. Rowling. Young wizard, who is about to start his second year at Hogwarts, is bound to encounter new challenges.
Tomb Raider: Legend
Action 07 April 2006
The seventh major installment of the Tomb Raider series. As the previous parts of the game were not received very well, a new studio – Crystal Dynamics, with Toby Gard, the creator of the original series, in its ranks – was entrusted with the game. Setting-wise, the title goes back to its roots, which means exploring ancient tombs and catacombs. During the gameplay you will visit a number of exotic locations, including Himalayas, Bolivia, Peru, Japan, Ghana, Malaysia, England, and Kazakhstan.
Dynasty Warriors 6
Action 19 February 2008
Another part of the very popular series. The "Warriors Dynasty 6" introduces the new combos system in the first place. Graphics have also been significantly improved, especially the animation of the main characters' behaviours.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Action 25 March 2005
The third installment in the popular third-person stealth action game series starring special agent Sam Fisher. The game is set in the near future, where a conflict between North Korea and Japan escalates, unintentionally fanned by the United States. This is when our unfailing protagonist steps into action. His task is to reconcile the interests of all countries involved in the conflict.
Crackdown
Action 20 February 2007
Crackdown is another, after All Points Bulletin, production of Real Time Worlds development studio, which was founded by David Jones - the father of the famous and controversial Grand Theft Auto series. This time we are dealing with a dynamic action game/TPP.
Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault
Action 04 November 2004
A continuation to the 2002's best-selling first-person shooter Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, released by Electronic Arts company. Action of the installment, developed this time by the EA's internal studio, focuses on the US-Japan conflict during the World War II in the Pacific region.
Ultimate Spider-Man
Action 22 September 2005
Another entry in a video game series, developed by Activision, aimed at fans of Spider-Man. Unlike the previous two games, Ultimate Spider-Man is not based on the movie series directed by Sam Raimi. Instead, the game is based entirely on the comic book under the same name, which is a modernized version of Peter Parker's early years as a superhero.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Action 28 November 2002
A third-person stealth action game by Ubisoft Montreal, inspired by the works of the famous Tom Clancy and the NetForce novel series. We assume the role of Sam Fisher, a federal agent and an operative of a secret unit within NSA (National Security Agency). The protagonist's task is to perform missions given to him by the agency, usually involving elimination of incredibly dangerous enemies, destroying documents, or infiltrating secret installations.
Borderlands
Action 20 October 2009
A humorous science-fiction FPS game with RPG elements. It was developed by Gearbox Software, popular for such games as James Bond 007: Nightfire, Duke Nukem Forever or the Brothers in Arms series. The story takes place on the planet Pandora, colonized and exploited by humans. According to the legends, a vault containing great treasures is located somewhere underneath the planet's surface, and groups of treasure hunters are ceaselessly searching for it.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Action 11 March 2016
An expanded edition of the warmly received platform game developed by Moon studio in 2015. The story of Ori and the Blind Forest focuses on the titular spirit of the forest who is trying to learn something about itself and the world that surrounds it. The game lacks any dialogues and the story is told by using the gameplay and mute cutscenes. As for the mechanics, the game belongs to the subgenre called metroidvania.
F.3.A.R.
Action 21 June 2011
The third installment of the famous FPS in survival horror climates. The psychedelic Alma returns. This time we have to take the side not only of the protagonists, but also of the paranormal antagonists, who use their supernormal powers in the fight against their opponents. The game has an extensive mode for many players, allowing you to go through the campaign in cooperation mode.