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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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Tron Evolution
Tron Evolution

Action 26 November 2010

Tron Evolution is an action game produced by Propaganda Games studio, the plot of which is an introduction to the events presented in the film "TRON Legacy". The player takes on the role of Anon, a personified character of a computer program placed in the system, which is attacked by masked killers - viruses. The game combines elements of an action game, platformer, racing and TPP shooting.

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BlackSite: Area 51
BlackSite: Area 51

Action 05 November 2007

BlackSite: Area 51 is a game of the FPS genre, in a sense a continuation of "Area 51". The main topic is again the mysterious Zone 51, which is connected with the threads of extraterrestrial civilizations.

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The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code

Action 16 May 2006

The Da Vinci Code is an adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel of the same title (in Poland: Leonardo da Vinci Code). The game was created on the basis of an agreement signed by 2K Games with Sony Pictures, a label responsible for screening the book.

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Airborne Troops
Airborne Troops

Action 22 October 2004

Action game TPP (third person view) set in the realities of World War II. The action takes place in France 48 hours before the memorable day "D". You play the role of John Welsha, a young officer serving in parachute troops.

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Second Sight
Second Sight

Action 03 September 2004

Second Sight is another proposal of Free Radical Design studio, which became famous mainly due to the TimeSplitters series released on the platforms of the new generation as well as the hit Goldeneye 007 on Nintendo 64.

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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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Operation Flashpoint: Red River
Operation Flashpoint: Red River

Action 21 April 2011

The third installment of the popular tactical FPS series. This time we are taking part in fighting in Tajikistan. The game takes place in Tajikistan, a country settled between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China. Compared to the previous scenes, realism was reduced and the focus was on cooperation mode.

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Soldier of Fortune: Payback
Soldier of Fortune: Payback

Action 13 November 2007

Payback is the title of the third installment of the popular series of action games, Soldier of Fortune. The company Activision took care of its release again, but its development was entrusted to the Slovak studio Cauldron (among others Civil War).

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Kuma War
Kuma War

Action 01 April 2004

Action game with a first person perspective. Its main goal is to offer a high level of realism in the missions played, which are based on real events. Thanks to the subscription system, the player is able to get to know the details of armed conflicts around the world within a few weeks.

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Prince of Persia 3D
Prince of Persia 3D

Action 16 September 1999

The first attempt to transfer the mechanics of the cult Prince of Persia series into a 3D environment, made by Red Orb Enertainment studio working within the structures of Broderbund Software. The action of Prince of Persia 3D (also known as Arabian Nights) takes us back to the 12th century Persia known to fans of the series, where the prince becomes entangled in a convoluted plot involving the Sultan and his brother Assan.

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Bounty Hounds
Bounty Hounds

Action 12 September 2006

Bounty Hounds is a three-dimensional action game in which the course of events was shown from the perspective of a third person. This title is also the name of a group of virtual mercenaries who search for planets suitable for settlement by human civilization conquering the cosmos. The leader of this ruthless team is Maximillian, who is also the protagonist of this product.

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Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D

Action 15 December 1998

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D is a spectacular action game in the universe of Star Wars. The plot of the title shows the events taking place between Star Wars: New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The player takes on the role of Luke Skywalker, who after the destruction of the Death Star joins the Rogue Squadron pilot unit and as a subordinate general Rieekan takes part in many dangerous missions.

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Frontlines: Fuel of War
Frontlines: Fuel of War

Action 25 February 2008

An action shooter with a view of FPP, in which the action takes place in the near future, produced by KAOS studios. The action takes place in 2024, where the war for fuel takes place. As a member of the American army, we must stop the Russians striving to dominate the world. The game has a great audiovisual setting, a large arsenal and a lot of vehicles. One of the most important advantages of the game is the refined multiplayer mode.

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Legendary
Legendary

Action 31 October 2008

A first-person shooter developed by Spark Unlimited. Members of the studio worked formerly mainly on the famous Call of Duty and Medal of Honor franchises. The player is put in the shoes of Charles Deckard - an art thief. Unfortunately, he obtains the legendary Pandora's box and literally opens it.

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Made Man
Made Man

Action 24 November 2006

An action game in which we get to know the dangerous world of the mafia. We are involved in a number of illegal activities and are in a constant war with the competition. The main character, Joey Verola, is known in the sixties of the twentieth century and we will accompany him for the next two decades, observing the most important moments in his life.

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Terminator Salvation: The Videogame
Terminator Salvation: The Videogame

Action 19 May 2009

Terminator: Rescue is an action game that is an adaptation of a cinema hit. The production was created in the Grin development studio. The plot shows the events after the nuclear annihilation. Players take on the role of John Connor and fight against the military system Skynet, which killed most of humanity. The game is based mainly on elements of a third person view shooting (TPP).

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Prisoner of War
Prisoner of War

Action 19 July 2002

Take part in the Great Escape of Allied prisoners from German POW camps. The theme of Prisoner of War refers to the excellent Great Escape - a game from the times of... Spectrum computer.

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Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

Action 05 July 2011

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a continuation of the relatively unknown action game from the perspective of the third person - Earth Defense Force 2017, in which we saved the planet from the invasion of aliens. This time we stand up to fight huge insects.

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Dark Void
Dark Void

Action 19 January 2010

Arcade action game from the perspective of a third person, taking place in an alternative dimension of our world. As the main character Will will come to stand up to the battle with the alien race and find the opportunity to return to the original dimension. The hero is equipped with an armour with a rocket backpack and various weapons. The game uses the third generation Unreal engine and the gameplay contains some original ideas.

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Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project

Action 03 June 2002

In Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project we go back a little bit in time, until some mysterious people decided to discover a new source of radioactive energy, when Duke was busy fighting foreign invaders.

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Unreal Tournament III
Unreal Tournament III

Action 12 November 2007

The next installment of the bestselling series of FPP shooters, focused mainly on multiplayer gameplay. Unreal Tournament 3, developed by Epic Games, is not an improved version of the previous installments, but a completely new game. The title introduces a number of previously unavailable elements, and employs the third generation of the powerful Unreal Engine.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Action 16 November 2010

An action game based on the highly-popular series of books and movies about the adventures of Harry Potter. The newest interactive adaptation makes the young wizard face the merciless Lord Voldemort. The developers focused on dynamic battles and some additional action-adventure features.

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Action 18 August 2002

Action game with a third person perspective (TPP), based on the motives of a popular TV series. Guided by Buffa, a young vampire hunter and her friends, the player must stop the demons planning to create a magical bridge between hell and the human world. The title was produced by The Collective studio.

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Conflict: Denied Ops
Conflict: Denied Ops

Action 08 February 2008

Conflict: Denied Ops is a FPS game developed by Pivotal Games - a bastion of Conflict series creators (Desert Storm, Vietnam etc.). The game is about the adventures of two brave agents working for the American Central Intelligence Agency.

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